Editorial on kindergarten bullying in Kansas study
A Wichita State University study in Kansas observed verbal or physical harassment among about 266 kindergartners at five minute intervals, with boys forming larger teasing groups and girls engaging in subtle exclusion. The report links TV influence to bullying, notes 10 percent as chronic victims with poorer academic outcomes, and urges early teaching of compassion to curb anti social behavior.
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Wichita State University
National Institute of Mental Health
Journal-World
Los Angeles
Kansas
U.S. must shift Iraq power to Iraqi actors on June 30
Washington Post columnist Jim Hoagland argues that abrupt U.S. tactics and rising casualties in Iraq threaten legitimacy. He urges Bremer and the CPA to transfer substantial authority to Iraqi politicians, align military and political goals, and abandon any hidden American agenda.
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United States
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Paul Bremer
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CPA
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Baghdad
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Iraq Governing Council
Jalal Talabani
Patriotic Union of Kurdistan
Kurdistan Democratic Party
Bremer
Talabani
John Abizaid
Jim Hoagland
Washington Post Writers Group
Think and Reason Beyond Rigid Ideology
The author argues middle ground is shrinking as both conservative and liberal media promote loud extremes. He contends most people are not rigid ideologues and can be reached by reason, despite entertainment driven politics and personal failings of figures like Rush Limbaugh. The piece cautions against overreacting to polemics and urges thoughtful discourse.
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Limbaugh
Air America Radio
Bre’r Bush
Gray Bar
Public forum on taxes and tobacco policy letters
A reader argues state and federal tax policy favors fuel and tobacco revenue over environmental or public needs. He suggests carpooling reduces highway funds and mocks Topeka politics while endorsing Kansas roads. He also proposes boycotting states to curb cigarette distribution. Gary March, Lawrence.
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Topeka
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New York
Gary March
Lawrence
Bush says he is an engaged president amid ranch visits
The Washington Post reports George W. Bush logged his 33rd Texas ranch visit during his presidency, totaling 233 days, with 78 Camp David trips and five to Kennebunkport. He has spent half a thousand days at these retreats, asserting he remains an engaged president during his time in office.
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Kennebunkport
Maine
Ellen Kroeker
Lawrence
Journal World Letters Policy and Submission Rules
The Journal World invites letters to the Public Forum under 250 words. Letters must be of public interest and avoid libelous or name calling language. The paper may edit letters without altering viewpoints. Shorter letters are preferred and receive more readership, and letters must include name, address, and phone number.
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