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Page A4-The Chronicle, Thursday, November 1, 1984 ?> ^m Winston-Salem Chronicle Founded 1974 IRNIST H. pin, NDUBISIIOIMONYI ALLIN JOHNSON Ctt-htmAdet tdllof ILAINI L Pin ROSIN ADAMS MICHAIl Pin Offke Menage* Assistant Editor (^ircvtetHin Menage* Our endorsements V/ God does not inscribe endorsements on stone tablets and hand them to newspaper editors on Election Eve. Endorsements are simply our opinion - how our newspaper would vote if it could -- not commandments from on high to the masses. We do, however, hope they sufficiently stimulate you about important choices you will have to make five days hence. Use them as a source of information and stimulation, then vote as you see fit. But, for goodness sake, do vote. A For president, Walter Mondale. Quite frankly, Ronald Reagan frightens us. He claims to have restored America's spirit, when in fact, he thrives on the selfishness, insecurity and ignorance of those who think they have and want to keep. Of course, the president himself has problems being knowlegeable, too. His command of the facts, both in matters of foreign and domestic policy, is, to be kind, wanting. The president also has largely ignored the racist regime in South Africa while playing John Wayne with the Soviets, ridded himself of Civil Rights Commission members who don't aaree with him, escalated military spending - and waste ? and time and again cuddled the haves with his economic policies while taking a chainsaw to much-needed social programs that benefit the have-nots. Mondale, on the other hand, has considerably more to offer, most notably a more informed, even-keeled view of the nation and the world. Mondale's stances on civil rights, the economy and the arms race are progressive and realistic. And, while he and the Democratic Party would not accept Jesse Jackson's platform planks nor seriously consider the most charismatic candidate in the primary for the vice presidency, Mondale appears infinitely more sensitive to . the needs of the poor in our country than his Republican counterpart. An orator he is not. A PR tool who tells the people what they want to hear rather than what they need to hear he isn't. Good presidential material for all of the people he is. % ? For the U.S. Senate, Gov. James B. Hunt Jr. Jesse Helms attacks those who disagree with him like a bespectacled viper and practices a brand of politics that we hoped had died with the Spanish Inquisition. Among his favorite campaign tactics are race-baiting, namA-Pallinn onrl f - * ?J VWUUI5 ****** uiTunuig name ui me Liuiu apparently to draw attention from his sorry record. Gov. Hunt, to be fair, practices politics like an accomplished surgeon wields a knife. He also seems sometimes to doctor his position to suit the political climate. The governor has been, however, a friend of education, a staunch supporter of black institutions and their right to exist and encouragingly accessible to the black community. He also recognizes the fact that military waste makes our nation poorer, not stronger, and, in an election in which Sen. Helms ironically has termed him a "racist" for courting the black vote, Hunt reminded Helms during one of their debates that this is the 20th Century. -i v . ' ' Fnr M7UU- _ 1-1! * m gvrw(ivr) A\ lAjtAO x^iArrttoicri. nilUC IVCpUDUCan Jim Martin rates an A for a radio campaign that features the fictitious "Smitty's Barber Shop" and a catchy jingle made especially for black folk, he doesn't make the grade on his record, which includes a vote in Congress against a holiday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and votes to reduce _ school hmch and educational pro,&ram&.:~~ ? -Ednmten-, ^m-the - meantime,- n n progressive-who has courted the black vote in the black community, not over the air waves, and who rates higher than Maftin on the issues down the line, from civil rights to fiscal policies to the environment. There are scars from the bitter primary campaign against erstwhile Democrat-turned crybaby Reagan supporter Eddie Knox - and we were not pleased when he appeared to snub the state's black press ~ but, his opponent's jazzy radio spots notwithstanding, Edmisten is the better man in this race and he deserves to win. For lieutenant governor, state Sen. Robert B. Jordan Jordan. a Demftrrnt with a cnliH in x , ? ? ? ? ?? - " ?? ? *? JVUU ivwiu ill kliv l^vgisiaiui C| should win almost by default, since his Republican opponent, John Carrington, has little, if anything to offer. For U.S. Congress from the Fifth District, Stephen L. Seal.Incumbent Neal outshines challenger Stuart W. Epperson on every count, except perhaps the volume of his campaign rhetoric. To his credit, Epperson has been a feisty challenger and has struggled gamely for the limelight, but Neal's proven credibility and accessibility, as well as his valuable experience in Washington, make him a clear choice. Please see page A5 a? noqvkst\onj ^ Wisdom o By CLIFTON GRAVES Chronicle Columnist _ Reagan, Reaganf~* Ke*s <, no good. Send that clown back to Hollywood! Jesse Helms has done much harm. Send that turkey back to the farm! Willie the Wino In nearly every city in America, there exist winophilosophers - persons who either dropped out or were kicked out of this crazy rat race; folk who, in spite of their dependence on the bottle and who, despite their outward appearance of despair and nonchalance, have genuine concern for their fellow human beings and often possess the wisdom of kings. During my recent 24-hour "pep" visit to Winston-Salem, I had the opportunity to run into one such philosopher, my old pal, Willie, who makes his home in the alleys of Trade and Liberty streets. After we exchanged warm greetings and I corrected Willie on the fact that 1 had moved to Connecticut and not Colorado, we engaged in a . conversation focusing on Willie's favorite subject: politics. Me: Well, Willie, what do you think about the upcoming Reagan is By MANNING MARABLE Special to the Chronicle The greatest misconception about the Reagan administration is the notion that it is p h i 1 o s o p h i c a 1 1 y "conservative." Nothing could be further from the truth. Reaganism at its core comprises the most militant, reactionary currents in American life - the Eagle Forum of Phyllis Schafly, the Moral Majoritarians of Rev. Jerry union bJIkrs, rightwing capitalists, right-to-lifers and others. Traditional Republican conservatism has tried to J'stop the clock" of social and economic progress for blacks, Latinos, women, labor and other oppressed groups. The DMsanitM or? o? i nijin in T ) wn * vi JVi; . HI V aggressively attempting and succeeding at moving the nation and the world backward in a vicious and demagogic manner. These reactionaries are not conservative; they are radicals who demand social inequality at home and war abroad. As * it Be** moMKm mm, mm Mo** vmn ms ? _ i-1- - >i w nut me :'^^fc <' K W ?3? election? 1 mean, who do you like? Willie: Shoot, man, with the exception of a few local folk, I don't like none of 'em. Me: But Willie, don't you agree that this is perhaps the most -important election for?? black and poor folks in 50 years? Willie: Hey, look. Just because 1 say 1 don't like the choices doesn't mean 1 ain't gonna vote. Me: Well, whom will you vote for? That is, if you don't mind telling me. Willie: Really, it ain't none of your business. But since I like you and those articles you write for the Chronicle, I'll tell you. I'm gonna vote for Mondale over Reagan for president. Me: Why? Willie: WHY? Man, I thought radicalizing i Republican Congressman Jack Kemp proudly asserted at the Republican National Conven uun, uic party s iy?4 piattorm is "the most radical party documeitTirTVears.' * The GOP platform offers a monstrous vision of society remade in the distorted image of the radical right. On domestic economic policies, "The Republicans denounce freedom and peace on every on the vicious racist state o) m'.mULWLl-klP the radical Republicans call for the elimination of a graduated income tax and the creation of "enterprise zones in urban and rural America" which would require the waiving of environmental protection laws and the minimum wage. In Reagan's first two years in office, the corporate tax rat* u/ac claehpH ?*%v ?? kjimui ivva /V pvi Will and anti-trust laws were relaxed to foster huge corporate mergers which generate profits, but no new jobs. Reagan's 1981 budget cuts increased the number of Americans below the poverty OMAflMMMSMtP AeopKSED mupir Tbim I 1320 y SWO VOL W mm Wino you was smarter than that, to ask me why. Reagan is old, ugly and, most of all, dangerous. Did you see him in those jive so-called debates? That fool gonna have black boys and poor boys fighting and dying in Central America, the Philippines and maybe Africa if he gets back in. If that ain't enough, Teflon Ron would probably get to appoint three to five Supreme Court justices and a bunch of federal judges. If y'all think black folk ain't getting no justice now, just stick around e j* n iui iuui mure years 11 itcagan wins. And you, a lawyer, too. Boy, you gonna be busy! Me: But what about Mondale? Some black folk are still upset with him for the way he dealt with Jesse Jackson. Willie: Yeah, so am I. Look, I don't like Mondale and I don't appreciate the way the Democratic Party treated Jesse" and continues to treat black folk. But my mama didn't raise no fool! Reagan is too dangerous to be playin? revenge politics with. Vote for Mondale, brother! The Democrats will get their payback soon enough. Plus, Mondale ain't all bad. Me: Okay, enough with the presidential election. What about the statewide races? Willie: You know, it's funny. I'm gonna vote for Jim Hunt for senate, but despite Jesse Helms being a racist, rightPlease see page A5 ine Kjfjf line by 2.2 million, according to a recent study done by the Congressional Research Service. Taxes on the poor increased 23 percent in 1984 alone because of Reagan. If Reagan is re-elected, we can fully anticipate a political escalation of attacks on the poor and greater welfare for the rich. the Soviets as 'a threat to > continent,' but are mute r South Africa." On social policies and civil rights, the GOP platform is even more radical. The Republicans call for capital punishment - despite the fact that not a single study has ever shown that the death penalty reduces violent crime. On welfare programs, the Reaganites call for greater social service reductions and promise to "employ the latest technology to combat welfare fraud.'* On housing, the platform urges the federal government to halt all housing funds "to any community which erodes Please see page A5 PffrQMMT C6A&N MUM* ONLV ON* SBNOVS Stm.GMASLSDUSfc'nW LAST THE AMD 0*MED WM0W * ' Letters I, - *T Comments are 'provocative' To The Editor: I read with more than passing interest the remarks attributed to investors of Northgate Associates in the Oct. 18 edition of the the Chronicle regarding the proposed Oak Hill project. 1 found several comments by Dr. Charlie Kennedy and Mr. Thomas Trollinger particularly provocative. For instance, I am puzzled that Mr. Trollinger is surprised that residents of" the area near his proposed project are gravely concerned by the potential problems that such a project would generate, considering that he and other residents of the Castles hire Woods community have twice, to my knowledge, opposed the KiiSMino !"? VUUUIII^ VI IIIWIU'I OIIUIJ IIUUS* __ing in their neighborhood for essentially the same reasons that residents of the Carver School area have objected to the Oak Hill project. I am quite sure, however, that Mr. Trollinger does not presume that others are any less concerned about their communities than he is about his. Secondly, I am not at all sure that 1 perceive the logic underlying the conclusion that there will be fewer children ^ walking to Carver School now that Carver is a high school. ? Neighborhood ninth and 10th graders (14- and 15-year-olds) have walked to Carver since the previous reorganization of the school system; the only difference under the present plan is that many neighborhood 11th graders now walk to Carver. Next year, when neighborhood seniors are assigned to Carver, there will likely be an increase in the number of students walking, as well as an increase in the number of cars on Carver Roasd., Since 1 drive along Carver Road each morning during the peak traffic hour, 1 can assure Dr. Kennedy and Mr. Trollinger that Carver Road is already heavily congested and potentially hazardous for the children walking to school. 1 feel sure that Dr. Kennedy not only wishes to "stay friends with these people" in the area, but that he also, desires the same degree of safety and well-being for their children as he would wish for his own. In fact, I should imagine that many of the 14- and 15-year-olds who walk to Carver are of special interest to him. I know that Dr. Kennedy has provided medical care for one of those 14-year-olds for the past 14 years and I suspect that he has done so for a number of others, also. Perhaps, as Dr. Kennedy and Mr. Trollinger suggest, the apprehensions of the area regarding the !3ak Hflf " project are ill-founded. However, I somehow doubt that the comments by these two investors have convinced very many residents that they are. Pauline Robinson Fulton Winston-Salem Supports stance To The Editor: I read your article in the Oct. 11, 1984, edition of the Winston-Salem Chronicle con* Please see page Ab Vttk GXPBV5 PQCNOUMCK) I VT kVCK*/ I
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