Art of compromise in Gov Parkinson’s concealed carry decision
Editorial notes Gov Mark Parkinson chose to sign a broad concealed carry bill to avoid a veto session and protect other vetoed issues. It praises his candor and pragmatic approach, noting legislators overrode concerns while Parkinson balanced principles and political calculus for Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Parkinson
Parkinson
Kansas House
Senate
Topeka
Head on ball game knocks boy out for an hour
Lawrence Daily World notes a head-on baseball collision left a boy unconscious for about an hour. Upon waking he immediately asked where the ball was. Also announced is the ninth annual CPA picnic at Bromersick's Grove in Eudora on August 18 with a grand street parade in the forenoon and continuous activities leading to a midnight platform dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Daily World
Bromersick's Grove
Eudora
Setting the terms of freedom
Leonard Pitts Jr. argues that judging by personal identity is wrong and that judging should be based on merits. He critiques vocal opponents who claim authority to determine gay rights and insists that freedom belongs to those seeking equality, not to the majority who presume the right to judge. He notes bias and hypocrisy in debates over constitutional rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaughn Walker
Walker
Ronald Reagan
Associated Press
California
Maggie Gallagher
National Organization For Marriage
Bryan Fischer
American Family Association
Matt Barber
Something
The
Liberty Counsel
George Will
John Wayne
Playboy
Leonard Pitts Jr
Miami Herald
Miami- Herald.com
Lethal power to the editor letter on Hiroshima Nagasaki
A reader charges that the Hiroshima Nagasaki memorial links two issues the nuclear arms race and their wartime use. The letter warns that total war and new weaponry multiply lethality and threaten civilization under MAD. The call is for timely action before catastrophe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dunham
Lawrence Coalition For Peace and Justice
Hiroshima
Nagasaki
Japan
Hiroshi
Public forum calls for respect during National Anthem
A letter criticizes lack of respect at a Free State High School band event for not announcing the National Anthem or requesting hats be removed. The author urges announcements at events and notes national pride and gratitude to the military. The editor is urged to consider improving showings of respect to the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free State High School
Health concerns over coal plant threaten Kansas energy supplies
A letter to The Journal-World argues that a coal fired power plant would cause health risks including cancer and respiratory disease, while offering little reliable energy. It cites Physicians for Social Responsibility and urges readers to consider energy needs for Kansas. The letter outlines submission guidelines and contact details for the newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Physicians For Social Responsibility
Primary campaigns disappoint in Kansas after heated GOP race
After the Kansas primaries Kris Kobach won while Todd Tiahrt lost. The author laments the campaigns' depressing tone and shallow focus on accusing opponents of not being conservative enough. Both Moran and Tiahrt are described as strong conservatives with pro life and anti tax records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Kris Kobach
Todd Tiahrt
Jerry Moran
U.S
House of Representatives
Campaign reflections on negative ads and robocalls in Kansas
Mike Hoeflich argues negative campaigning, misleading ads, and robocalls hurt voter trust and civic discourse. He notes Tiahrt Moran and Yoder races featured harsh tactics, laments intrusive calls, and urges candidates to focus on concrete plans for Kansans rather than name calling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiahrt
Moran
Congressman Tiahrt
Republican Party
Kevin Yoder
Brook
Yoder
Sarah Palin
Kansas
Mike Hoeflich
Kansas University School of Law
Journal-World
Also Mentioned on This Page
Old Home Town
Sarah St. John
Readmore
Ljworld.com
Lawrence
Old
Lawrence Journal-World
W.C. Simons
Dolph Simons Sr
Dolph C. Simons Jr
Dennis Anderson
Ann Gardner
Chris Bell
Caroline Trowbridge
Ed Ciambrone
the World Company
Sixth and
New Hampshire Streets
P.O
Kan
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Dolph C. Simons III
Dan C. Simons
Electronics
Patrick Knorr
Dan Cox
Mediapharmedia
Ralph Gage
Mia
Foundation
Anansts
Aploare
Adoean Y
Allan Hanson
Patrick Luzeau