See Something Say Nothing
      Several decades ago the producers of a television program called "Candid Camera" planted various items such as shopping bags, purses and wallets in public places such as subway platforms and park benches and trained hidden cameras on the "lost" objects to see how unsuspecting passersby would react...
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Immigration Is GOP Mess
      To The Editor: The immigration debate tearing at the heart of the Republicans had its genesis with the icon of the Party. Ronald Reagan as president negotiated with the Democratic Speaker of the House, Tip O'Neil, amnesty for illegals in the country.
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Where's Christmas?
      To The Editor: This Christmas season I want to see a more equitable treatment for Christians from our politicians. Over the past few months, we have seen their ads in the local papers: "Happy Columbus Day", "Happy Veterans' Day", "Happy Thanksgiving Day". The holiday is named.
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I.S. 141 Is A Good School
      To The Editor: On February 16, Mr. Anthony Aldorasi did not disappear mysteriously. He was removed from his position as principal of Intermediate School 141 [I.S. 141] and reassigned to the regional office.
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Election Isn't Entertainment
      To The Editor: Our country has indeed become dumbed down when presidential candidates now are judged by the entertainers who support them (Oprah Hitting Campaign Trail 11/29) and the presidency has become "the prize awaiting the armies".... or just another sporting match.
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Op- ed
Give More, Waste Less
BY JOHN J. DOHERTY, NEW YORK CITY COMMISSIONER OF SANITATION
      During this year's holiday season, many of us will exchange gifts. In the past, some of these gifts were extravagantly wrapped, using lots of paper, ribbons and big bows.
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