Rand Paul as GOP reformer folds into 2016 race
Rand Paul rises as a potential 2016 GOP nominee, touted as a libertarian reformer by supporters while facing skepticism from neocons and social conservatives. Polls show him attracting base voters but questions linger on foreign policy, alignment with donors like Sheldon Adelson, and whether he can widen appeal beyond core libertarian-leaning factions.
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Kansas Senate approves bill banning local gun rules
State senators in Kansas moved to prohibit cities and counties from enacting their own firearm regulations and to neutralize existing local rules. Proponents argue city and county rules create confusion for travelers across the state. Gun-rights activists also helped push revisions to the concealed carry law last year to expand permit holder rights.
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Gun rights clash over local concealed carry rules
The editorial argues states should not override city and county decisions on concealed carry. It notes past allowances for local restrictions and a Senate move to curb local control, while urging caution and local autonomy in public safety policies, criticizing ultraconservative push for centralized mandates.
City halts apartment project over missing fire sprinklers
Editorial readers react to a story about a city stopping construction on a new apartment complex after officials found the plans lacked required fire sprinklers. City Commissioner Melvin Dale weighs whether granting a waiver could prevent repeats while criticizing current project performance. Authorities also report a separate case in which Fred Schmidt received a 10 year three month sentence for the 2011 stabbing of Jeffrey Nichols.
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Cautionary glance at baseball's evolving Opening Day
The essay critiques MLBs global marketing and expanded replay, arguing the sport risks losing charm and fan equality. It condemns in stadium segregation and lavish clubs, urging retention of baseballs unifying, imperfect spirit while noting commercial forces at work. Joe DiMaggio and Peter Funt are cited as contextual voices.
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No a hammers Noah film sparks Christian debate
Cal Thomas analyzes the Noah movie release and Christian response. He cites critics like Michael Medved and notes the film opens with about 44 million in ticket sales. He compares Hollywood depictions to Genesis and argues for measured critique and continued discussion of faith in cinema.
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