Editor's Corner On Free Speech And Public Debate
A columnist argues that government pressure on a Florida pastor over Quran burning raises fears for free speech. The piece recalls personal regrets, critiques Sebelius’ rate oversight, and invokes Vonnegut and Buffalo Springfield to contrast rights with government control. It ends with a personal postscript and score prediction.
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Sebelius
Kurt Vonnegut
Harrison Bergeron
Buffalo Springfield
Word on the Street Season Soundtrack
A breezy column notes leafy piles and autumn attire as families and friends celebrate the season with casual gatherings and warm conversations.
Letters An inconvenient Schauer To the Editor
A reader criticizes Congressman Mark Schauer and allies for political missteps and policy promises. The letter claims the 7th district leans center right, accuses Schauer of pandering to Pelosi and Obama, cites job losses, rising healthcare costs, and Social Security concerns, and ends with a call to vote him out. It alleges Schauer lied about TARP and deflects blame for an Enbridge oil spill.
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Mark Schauer
Tim Walberg
Schauer
Michigan
Ms. Pelosi
Obama
Pelosi
Marshall
Congressman Schauer
Nancy Pelosi
Call for leadership over politics in Calhoun County
A letter to the editor criticizes Congressman Mark Schauer for political maneuvering amid an oil spill in Calhoun County. The writer praises Enbridge CEO Pat Daniel and urges collaboration with Enbridge and the EPA to address damages, urging constituents to vote for leadership on November 2.
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Calhoun County
Schauer
Enbridge
Pat Daniel
Mr. Schauer
EPA
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