Peterson case sparks debate over media and justice
Columnist Patrick Murphy argues the Scott Peterson trial has become a national spectacle driven by sensationalism. He notes parents defend their son while police acted on fears of flight, DNA tests linked him to the bodies, and Modesto faces a potentially biased, partisan spotlight.
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War in Classroom Teaches Students About Iraq War
In Garden City and Holcomb schools teachers use war coverage to teach current events. Seventh graders write letters to soldiers in Kandahar and will produce presentations and patriotic displays. Social studies classes discuss events daily, with staff noting varying levels of emphasis.
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