WHAT NEXT???
The recent invasion of Kuwait by Iraq was ob
viously the most talked about event of the past
week and the continuing developments insure (his
will be one of the leading topics of conversation for
weeks to come.
It is interesting to watch the television networks
as they seemingly hype the news?it's almost like
they hope a shooting war will break out. To what
degree they are reporting news or channeling
selected information to form public opinion, we do
not know. But now, we do have a better understan
ding of why many people are turned off by televi
sion "stars" posing as newsmen. It can be
disgusting after awhile.
Many people are wondering why Iraq's President
Saddam Hussein would run such a risk by invading
Kuwait. After all, Iraq had just ended an eight year
war with Iran which was estimated to have cost $50
. billion. And to some extent, this was a part of the
problem which forced Hussein's hand. He was fac
ing a severe crisis at home. He had little to lose.
The Iraqi people were becoming increasingly
disgruntled as rampant inflation cut their purchas
ing power. Iraq owed billions (estimated to be at
least $80 billion) to its oil-exporting neighbors.
Iraq's citizens were also becoming disenchanted
with the government which had done little to
repatriate its 70,000 prisoners of war. And all this
in addition to a one million man army which was no
longer needed and an economy which could not ab
sorb even a small portion of this manpower.
Obviously Saddam Hussein had to do something
and the current power vacuum in the Arab world
helped him make a quick decision. Kuwait was the
wealthiest country in the region. It had an army of
21,000 men with 275 tanks and only 54 combat air
craft. So faced with discontent at home, increasing
inflation, and rising debt, Hussein looked at the
wealth of his neighbor and compared its military to
his I million troops, 5500 tanks and 670combat air
craft, and the solution became obvious. Hussein
opted for the quick fix. Patriotism would off-set
some of his people's complaints and Kuwait's gold
reserves and oil would iasurc Iraq's future and
power. Saddam would become (he default leader ol
the Arab world! It was a great dream!
But, Saddam Hussein obviously underestimated
the severity of world opinion. While no American
wishes to become involved in another Vietnam, ?c
believe our country had little choice in this matter.
Most people will state the obvious...the United
Slates had to become involved to protect the oil
fields and prevent Hussein from possibly invading
Saudia Arabia and thereby gaining control of up to
50 percent of the world's known oil reserves. So
most people will cite the economic and financial
reasons in support of America's action.
But, in our opinion, the basis of our support is
even more legitimate. Simply stated, it is wrong lor
any country, the United States included, to attempt
to conquer another and therefore the United States,
the world's most powerful nation, must continue to
lake the lead in rallying the world against this type
of aggression. Wc, as a nation, have a moral
obligation first...our additional special interests
should be a very distant second!
The mayor of Washington, D.C., Marion Barry.'
was recently convicted of misdemeanor possession
of cocaine. l"hc jury was unable to reach a verdict
on the numerous additional Iclony charges and so
now Barry apparently "walks"?he is a free man!
I his is distressing. Everyday men and women are
convicted and sent to prison on less evidence than
was presented at Barry's trial. You probably saw
the videotape which clearly showed Barry smoking
crack cocaine, but lor some reason the jury seem
ingly discounted this and the testimony of
numerous witnesses.
There has been much speculation as to whv the
jury was unable to agree on the Iclony charges
against Barry. Some suggest the defense made a
very convincing argument that the government
"entrapped" the mayor and this was a pattern ol
behavior whereby the government was singling out
Black leaders lor such selective prosecution and
therefore the jury should send a message to the
government that such behavior was unacceptable
by finding the mayor not guilty. And while the jury
did not find the mayor "not guilty," their verdict
will undoubtedly have an impact on future efforts
by prosecutors.
Over the years we have repeatedly pointed out
the "second class justice" minorities receive here in
Robeson County. We have witnessed selective
prosecution?we have watched as the chief law en
forcement officer of the county, Hubert Stone,
wrote and testified on behalf of major drug dealers
and we watched in disbelief as the voters of this
county rewarded Stone's behavior with a narrow
victory in the Democratic primary for sheriff. We
have seen many individuals escape the fruits of
justice because of their power, prestige or money.
All the while we have consistently been opposed
to drug dealers and have repeatedly called for harsh
punishment for those who were caught and con
victed. Some have commented that we are "too
hard on our own" perhaps implying or suggesting
that we should lighten up on Indians who arc
caught and convicted for dealing drugs. Wc reject
this notion!
I he color of a drug dealer or user is of no conse
quence. The evil aitd damage these people do
transcends racial heritage or identity. When so
meone is wrong, they remain wrong even if they
happen to be Black, white or Indian. And while if
grieves us to report on the drug activities ol oui
people who are attracted to such activities, we must
continue to do so. But, we still forcefully maintain
Indians are not the only people buying and selling
drugs in Robeson County. Apparently some of out
so-called leaders not only know this, but some ob
viously have decided to ignore and-or actively pro
tect the major while dealers and suppliers in our
county for personal profit. There is big money in
this business and the mighty dollar talks loud and
long to some. But one day this wrong will also he
corrected and we can only hope we are here to loud
ly say, "we told you so"!
In our view Marion Barry has disgraced the
American people with his activities. Whether singl
ed out for prosecution or not, no one forced Barry
to sntokc cocaine. He did this of his own free will
and thereby not only violated the law of the land,
but he let down the people who had faith in his vi
sion and leadership. Only now are the people learn
ing Barry's vision was clouded by drugs and
alcohol. And while he will not sec any jail time, his
own vices and misdeeds insure his eventual
dishonor and fall. And for some individuals, the
dishonor is more severe than lime in prison so
perhaps Marion Barry has yet io receive his jusi
rew ard!
As we reported recently, Joe Bete Ward, the
county attorney, will retire soon. He is expected to
step down this month. Unfortunately the latest
news is not as good. Apparently Mr. Ward's words
ol wisdom cousmcud ilw eoum-y to hire Iris law
partner, Hal hinlaw, Jr. Mr. kinlaw is scheduled to
succeed Ward on Sept em bet I.
This Is the politics of this county, friendships,
partnerships, contacts, power, money, prestige...all
of these factors play a significant role in who works
for the county. And this latest announcement is one
in a continuing series of back-room deals whereby
"who you know" counts lor more than "what you
know."
Austin O'Malley, a writer, should get the last
word on taxes...one might feel perhaps he had lived
in our area at some point in lime based on this
observation:
"In levying luxes anil in shearing sheep 11 is well
to Mop when yon gel tlown 10 ihe skin. "
We can only pray our politicians will heed the
wisdom of O'Malley !
Coach's Corner
By Ken Johnson
THE RIVERSIDE GOLF COURSE
So far there has been no sign of a compromise that
would recognise the rights of paying golfers to continue to
play golf and enjoy the fruits of the labors of real Indian
leaders...Harris, Bullard and many others. The only thing
that really hept the thing going all these 25 years is the
genuine lore of golf by the Indian players and others. The
"Selective ethic" the lore of the game ahs kept it open.
Now the "situational ethic" seeing just one side of the
coin is dogmatically being used and a don't care attitude
on the part of ' 'on of the course seems to be the
way you get things. Just take over, it is o.k. We don't
care, do we? it's ours. We the Indian Commission. But
they forget the disunity they are creating and the fact that
the land belongs to all of us taxpayers and not the Indian
Commission just because they are being given grants.
They say we can manage our own affairs even when it is
taxpayers' money. & simply doesn't make sense and
tribes used to be nomadic for their own survival. That
doesn't make sense any more with beautiful homes and
millions of pick-ups and even
READERS' FORUM fl
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People Shouldn't Play Politics to get Jobs with Coun^f
Tb the Editor
People have raised questions about racial employment
with county government. I believe that all races of people
should be treated equally.
A lady from Fairmont stated in this newspaper that the
Indians and whites receive the jobs with the county. The
Indians don't get the jobs with the county. I don't think it
is fair for people to be elected county commissioners and
then work for their relatives to have county jobs.
I don't think it is fair for people to play politics to get a
job with the county or with the sheriff s department
The last account I had from the county personnel office,
65 percent of the employees with the sheriff's department
were white. That doubles the number of Indians
Blacks with the sheriffs department. I agree that!
sheriffs department should be an affirmative adH
employer. I don't feel that a person's name should ggfl
Washington or Raleigh to get a Job with the county^
I believe that a person's last employer and the ClerlS
Court's office should be enough to get a job with tqH
county or sheriffs department
The Indians don't get the jobs with the county or wi^H
the sheriffs department
I am well aware that a Lumberton county commissions^!
has relatives employed with the county. That is unfair.?
James W. Bell
bumberton, NC
Two Minutes With The Bible I
BY PRESTLEY LOWRY
THE TWO GARDENS
"And I will put enmity between thee and the woman
and thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head and
thou shalt bruise his heel." Genesis 3:15.
There once was a garden. In it were heard the sounds of
laughter and holy joy; and the Holy Presence of God as He
came down in the cool of the day to commune with Adam
and Eve. God planted that garden and put our first
parents in it "to dress and keep it" (Genesis 2:15). But
the garden of life became the garden of death. The chill
winds blew across its face and blighted the innocence of
holy joy. Made in the image of God, made to enjoy the
fellowship of God and angels, Adam and Eve hid, afraid,
from the face of God. (Genesis 3:8)
But God came seeking them. "Where art thou?" He
called (Verse 9). This question rings through every book
of the Bible. God is seeking humanity- seeking us
because we are lost because we cannot help ourselves.
So God comes to us and when He comes, it is to buy us
salvation, to offer us hope in the provision He already has
made to meet the emerging of sin.
So to our first parents in their shame came a word of
hope from God. God promised a "seed" of the woman
who in God's own time would come to crush the head of
the serpent Though that child of Eve would suffer in the
process 'thou shalt bruise his heel.'..He would be the
divine agent to assure the triumph of right in the great
controversy with evil.
There was another garden. In it on a Thursday night
when the moon was at the full, a man knelt to pray. He
had often come to this place, seeking quiet communion
with God. Always He had left refreshed. But now His
sweat was l?k? great drops of blood. Agonizing, He cried
out: "0 my father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from
me. Nevertheless, not as I will, but as thou wilt"
(Matthew 26:39). That garden, which became the garden
of death for Jesus of Nazareth, is the garden of life for us.
By His struggles, submitting to drain the bitter cup to its
dregs, tasting death for every man and woman. (Hebrews
2:9) He reversed the loss of the first garden. Through His
heel was wounded, dying He saved us, freeing us from
our guilt and breaking the power of the enemy over us.
Thank God for "the seed" of the woman.
"Our only ground of hope is in the righteousness of
Christ imputed to us.
"Christ's character stands in place of your character,
and you are accepted before God as if you had not
sinned." (Steps to Christ, Page 62)
"What we do not overcome will overcome us and work
out our own destruction." (Steps to Christ, Page 33).
If you have experienced having Christ as your personal
Saviour, the following prayer should be our early morning
prayer. And if you have not yet placed your trust in Him,
why not? Salvation is the greatest priviledge we have in^
this life and you too can leave with Him all of your fault/
as you breathe this prayer of hope though you may be
surrounded and plagued by the works of sin and Satan
"Lord, take my heart., ft is thy property. Keep it pure
for I cannot keep it for thee. Save me in spite of myself,
my weak, unchristlike self. Mold me, fashion me, raise
me in a pure and holy atmosphere, where the rich current
of thy love can flow through my soul."
(Christ's Object Lessons, Page 159)
Locklear-Hunt Wed
At Harper's Ferry
Harper's Ferry Baptist Church in Pembroke was die
setting for the 4 p.m. Saturday, August 11, wedding a#
Sherita L Hunt of Pembroke and Anthony W. Locklear of
Pembroke. The Rev. Dal ton Brooks officiated.
The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Hazel L Hunt of
Pembroke and the granddaughter of Thunnan Locklear
and the late Velma Locklear of Pembroke. She graduated
froni West Robeson High School in 1984 and from
Pembroke State University in 1989. She is employed by
the Robeson County Department of Social Services.
The bridegroom is the son of Kattie L Locklear of
Pembroke and the grandson of the late Jack and Rosie
Locklear of Pembroke. He graduated from West Robeson
High School in 1984 and from Robeson Community
College in 1985. He is employed by Davis Electric
Construction Co.
The bride was given in marriage by her mother. Hazel
L Hunt
The bride wore a long gown of white satin. It had a
princess neckline, basque waist and long fitted sleeves.
The bodice, neckline, sleeves, skirt were trimmed with
hand beaded Alencon lace. The sldrt ended in a cathedral
length train.
Her pouf veil of illusion was trimmed with pearls and
was held by a halo of seed pearls and spangles. She
carried a forever ring bouquet of satin and covered with
pearls of lilies, roses, ivy and jip.
The maid of honor was Amanda Hunt, sister of the
bride of Pembroke. She wore a tea length gown of celedon
bengaline, styled with a scoop neckline, basque waist,
graced with a bow at the back waist, short pouf
sleeves and full sldrl She carried a nosegay bouquet of
sweetheart roses, jip and majestic daisies.
Bridesmaids were Wanda Brewer of St Pauls, Shelena
Smith, Sonya Lowry, Susan Deese, and Sandra Oxendine
all of Pembroke. They were gowned like the honor
attendant
The best man was Jimmy Locklear, brother of the
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groom of Pembroke. Ushers were Kenny Brewer of St
Pauls; Oswell Cummings, Arnold Hammonds, Reese
Jacobs. Jr., and Chuck Oxendine, all of Pembroke.
The groom wore a gray formal tail coat with matching
trousers, wing tip shirt, gray vest and tie. The best man
and ushers wore gray strollers with matching trousers,
wing tip shirts, with clarendon tie and cummerbunds.
Other members of the wedding party were Chelsea
Collins and Julian McNeill.
- The wedding reception was held on August 11 in
Harper's Ferry Family Center. It was hosted by Hazel
Hunt, Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Stacy
Loddear, Mr. and Mrs. William Locklear and Mr. and
Mrs. Larry Callahan.
lbe rehearsal dinner was held August 10 at Fuller s
Old Fashioned Barbecue.
After a wedding trip to the Bahamas the couple will live
at Route 4, Lumberton.
Mr$. Anthony W. Locldear
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