Informa tion age critics skewed by media habits
A critical essay argues Americans are mentally dulled by an entertainment focused media system. It cites San Antonio Express-News examples, from Juneteenth celebrations to Elian Gonzalez coverage, and questions whether media shapes or merely reflects reader appetites.
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San Antonio Express-News
Davidian
San Antonio
Roddy S
U.N
Congo
Welch
Pentagon
Clinton
If the flag could talk would the American people listen
William S. Dubel Jr of Floresville urges display of the flag on Flag Day and other holidays. The Floresville Chamber of Commerce supports downtown businesses to display flags on appropriate days, including July Fourth.
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William S. Dubel JR
Floresville
Microsoft breakup debate sparks partisan jibe laden column
Editorial by James S. Miller argues against breaking up Microsoft citing historical antitrust cases, predicts harm to innovation, and mocks government intervention while praising Microsoft’s role in expanding PC use and browsing options. Miller labels the ruling a travesty and suggests Further enforcement will stifle growth.
Jury awareness in high profile trial raises questions
Readers learn only three of the first ninety jurors recall Sheila Bellush or Allen Blackthorne, as coverage critiques how ignorance of current events could affect a serious case. The column also cites Time magazine and public figures while weighing libertarian and liberal views on societal vice and parental impact. No credible verdict or date is provided.
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al Gore
Feds
FBI
Los Alamos
Allen Blackthorne
Blackthorne
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Time Magazine
Mark Leyner
Bill Clinton
Habitat For Humanity
Bubbanova
West Coast
Malibu
Leyner
Bill
Jimmy Carter
Rain
Wilson County
P.O. Box
Floresville
Letters to the Editor Policy Summary
Wilson County News outlines that letters on topics of interest are welcome but editors may select and edit for space clarity or to avoid obscenity libel or privacy issues. Letters must be signed with address and daytime phone. unsigned or incomplete letters will not be printed.
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America
Miller
The
Wilson County News
Letters to the Editor Compete on Page 22
A series of reader opinion letters fills page 22 with diverse viewpoints. Contributors debate local policy, civic issues, and community concerns, reflecting public engagement and the paper’s forum for debate.
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