Prison crowd numbers spark critique of US incarceration
A columnist notes 2,319,258 Americans in prison as of Jan 1, about 1 in 99 adults, far above China despite lower crime. It cites three drivers: hardline politics, expanding prison industries, and overlong sentences for nonviolent offenders. urges reform toward smarter, cost-conscious strategies.
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McCain Endorsement Sparks Third Bush Term Debate
Republican pollster David Winston argues McCain must frame his candidacy as a distinct John McCain presidency rather than a continuation of President Bush. The remark centers on how Bush's endorsement could influence voter perceptions.
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First Amendment text summary
The First Amendment prohibits the government from establishing a state church or hindering free religious practice. It also protects free speech and press, and guarantees the right to assemble peacefully and petition the government for redress of grievances.
Bigger houses, bigger problem for planet and carbon
Stan Cox argues oversized homes mirror SUV waste with 3,000-square-foot houses doubling since 1990. He cites energy, wood, and concrete costs, plus emissions comparable to SUVs over 50 years. Reducing square footage is essential to cut future climate risk.
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Kansans urge reform to secure energy policy and jobs
Moline, chairman of Alliance for Sound Energy Policy, commends Kansas Legislature for rapid bipartisan action to overhaul energy and regulatory rules after KDHE rejection of Holcomb Station expansion. Warns opponents distort debate. cites risk to jobs, higher electricity costs, and business climate if regulations remain vague.
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Trace crime to the mind, a Charley Reese editorial
A Charley Reese syndicated column argues shootings stem from mental health issues, not guns, criticizing outpatient reform flaws, psychiatry's limits, and laws. It calls for scientific testing of theories, stricter professional accountability, and liability for misjudgments, urging public scrutiny of medical licensing and responsibility.
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