Interim danger eal strikes and surprise attacks
Editorial warns that U S government transitions may expose vulnerabilities as Tom Ridge resigns and Bernard Kerik is named Homeland Security chief The piece questions unity across agencies data security hiring and spending controls and whether past missteps are being studied to prevent repetition It cites concerns about CIA FBI cooperation and the shifting nature of al Qaida threats with analyst Dirk Laabs arguing that terrorism may be less centralized but not less dangerous
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Sunnis urged to join Iraqi elections or risk longer struggle
Trudy Rubin argues that Sunni boycott threatens legitimacy of the new Iraqi legislature and constitution. Her panel notes Allawi's outreach, Sunni fears, and a proposed shift to multi district provincial elections to attract Sunni participation. She cites Hoover’s Diamond urging rolling elections by province, delaying the constitutional convention until Sunnis join.
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Public Forum letters on local politics and smoking policy
Readers discuss Douglas County politics and Homelessness in Lawrence. They urge elected leaders to hire a public advocate for the homeless and argue for lower voting age to 16. They oppose smoking bans in restaurants and criticize policy impacts on business and economy.
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