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Newspaper
Wilson County News
Location
Floresville, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1998
Page
16
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Jeff Deines of Canyon Lake critiques editorials by Joel Karin of San Antonio and argues that Medicare increases are mischaracterized as cuts. He contends tax cuts aid business, boosts jobs, and that taxpayers bear the burden, urging readers to weigh who gains from government policy.
A reader from Floresville commends Mrs. Kolodziej for an editorial on economic development in the May 20 issue of the Wilson County News. The letter notes it highlights a key county issue as candidate Bob Wentz expresses interest in the topic and mentions missing a meeting.
An eloquent excerpt argues that founders chose a republic over a democracy and citizens must act as statesmen. It cites John Adams and 1892 Supreme Court call for god centered constitutional values, urging Christians to engage in politics as part of duty to God and country. Sandy Clark Elmendorf.
Larry and Sandy Belzing of Wood Valley Acres in Wilson County complain of rutted lanes, soft earth, rocks, and dust in C R 324. They warn emergency services, school buses, mail carriers, and residents face safety risks as maintenance lags and a grader has not visited in over two months. They note a spring reseal was promised.
A seasoned teacher recalls a 15 year old's deadly attack that killed three students and a colleague, notes counselor needs and changing school atmosphere, questions parenting and home training, and cites ethics and responsibility while inviting critique through a bank-published fiction disclaimer.
The speaker notes rising Latino political activity after work with Southwest Voters Registration Project MALDEF LULAC and NAACP. A childhood memory of a father’s murder in 1952 underscores the stakes as Congress had just passed new legislation.
San Antonio attorney Rolando Rios recalls how government action, including Social Security eligibility that helped his family in Bexar County, shaped his life and career. He urges Latino involvement as local governments begin the reapportionment process next year to prevent discrimination and ensure fair representation.
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