Show I Si I J. J J S 1 Editorials W WAKE AC E UP AND SMELL YOUR FREEDOM BURNING Has the Supreme Court of th the United States coupled with the Congress and political maneuvering caught this country in a position which will result in a great loss of freedom for forthe forthe forthe the average citizen Our answer r to this is an overwhelming yes To the skeptic who takes issue with this matter let it be pointed out that it was the high tribunal of this country who unleashed the civil rights problem which has now grown to such proportions that half of this country is torn in racial strife Violent demonstrations political maneuvering by both patties parties have netted the country a new law the civil rights law This law Is designed to alleviate discrimination against the Negro which is a noble cause but seems to discriminate now no against the white man If twp two men appear for a job one colored and one white and both are qualified the colored colored man must be hired or the businessman finds himself in deep trouble Laying aside the racial strife of the nation the Supreme Court has now issued another edict which is bound to have havea a reaching far-reaching effect throughout the country This new proclamation proclamation proclamation proc proc- points out that all state legislatures must reapportion themselves giving representation into the the hands of the majority majority majority ma ma- of the people and leaving rural groups with very thin representation The backbone of this country is equal representation When the Constitution was formed the provision was Inserted that th the states should have equal representation in at lea least t one governing body The US U.S. Senate today is made up of two senators from each acq state whether they be very sparse in population population population tion or great metropolitan centers The founding fathers knew that some balance mu must t be provided to solve the problems of the majority So in forming the House of Representatives they stipulated that this should be controlled by population and consequently the number in the lawmaking body has fluctuated through the years This procedure is built on sound footings But other things can enter into the loss of freedom The promises of individuals seeking office may sound inviting but underneath they may accomplish nothing more than weaken the foundation of your nation hit your purse strings harder and create a welfare state Such programs as Medicare cutting taxes and huge military military military mili mili- tary programs all have their merit and should be investigated and pursued wherever they will really benefit the country For example if Medicare is adopted how many realize just how much your social security dues will be raised Where INhere is the other needed funds going to come from More deficit spending Our toppers gray-toppers do need our help in watching out for their welfare but so does our succeeding generation need needa a country free of debt T This is year Is an important election year Issues and candidates candidates candidates candi candi- dates I will be flashing before the eyes of the nation constantly the next six weeks Study these issues and candidates Ponder their programs Decide what is best for this country and then make your choices known at the polls If you dont don't you make wake up some day and find your freedom completely burned out |