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Newspaper
Wilson County News
Location
Floresville, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1999
Page
13
Opinion piece argues gun control fails to stop youth violence and blames politicians, the legal system, and so-called science of the mind for depriving parents of skills. It urges parents to teach right from wrong and survival skills amid ongoing public tragedy.
A plaintiff advocates settlement of the MALDEF lawsuit about paving costs in W R Voges subdivision. He urges residents to speak with council members and settle now to spare taxpayer money, noting the city’s typical street maintenance spend of 30 000 to 35 000 and available funds in the upcoming budget.
Publisher E Wayne Hendricks cautions of moral decay and societal neglect harming children. He links abortion divorce godlessness and permissive schooling to unsafe environments while urging a return to Biblical morality and civic virtue. The piece includes local notes on paving litigation and parental concerns.
A Sarasota mother recalls telling her two young sons about the Columbine shooting two days after the tragedy. She explains discussing safety, morality, faith, and media coverage while emphasizing comforting grieving families.
The piece argues Congress and the president should not cut taxes but find funds by taxing tobacco companies. It questions defending tobacco firms that allegedly prey on children and claims government actions affect ordinary citizens more than industry profits. It frames tobacco tax as a revenue tool amid surpluses.
Guest editorial argues cigarette profits split between manufacturers and the government, with 28 cents per Marlboro and 1.61 dollars to the state. It notes Clinton administration proposals to sue tobacco firms, possible price hikes, and Congress tax measures, suggesting smokers would bear most costs.
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