KU Officials Aim to Boost Academic Excellence and Employment
Editorial argues Kansas University should elevate academic quality and reduce student debt while boosting counseling to help graduates secure relevant jobs. It suggests ranking universities by graduate employment in related fields, noting current law school outcomes and the broader need for industry-ready graduates.
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Nonvoting as a political weapon in federalizing voting
George Will critiques the Obama administration push for automatic voter registration, arguing nonvoting reflects inertia rather than disenfranchisement. He cites Holder’s views and contrasts with beliefs from Hans von Spakovsky about registration laws, warning that federal micromanagement could burden voters and degrade civic engagement.
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Old Hometown Opinion on Toys for Children
A reader from the Lawrence Daily Journal-World contesting a previous argument about spending money on toys. The letter defends that even a little money buys simple, inexpensive toys that bring joy to children and emphasizes the value of personal happiness through play.
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Multiple myths To the editor about the fiscal cliff cartoon
The letter critiques Walt Handelsman’s December 17 cartoon showing Obama and Boehner on the brink. It labels five myths surrounding the fiscal cliff debate as overstated: deadlines do not trigger sudden disaster, Republicans own the crisis, Obama’s revenue ideas are clear, Boehner lacks specifics, and economists favor growth over austerity. It argues for a broader, coherent economic narrative.
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Public Forum questions fiscal cliff paradox and solution
Jim Turrentine voices concern over contradictory stories on fiscal policy. He argues expenditure cuts could trigger a recession while deficits without cuts may also threaten growth. He urges David Burress and Lawrence to present solutions and share them with decision makers.
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Weapons Tax Proposal Recalls Funding via Gun Taxes
A proposal argues taxing weapons as a solution to crime and funding needs. It compares weapon taxation to tobacco taxes and suggests measures from taxing gun shows to manufacturing and ammunition. The plan links taxation to resource officers, police staffing, and mental health funding.
Obama Newtown speech quoted on national tragedy and responsibility
Scott Burkhart argues that Barack Obama s Newtown remarks call for shared parental responsibility while contrasting violence against children with legal abortion. He invokes scripture to claim all children belong to society and challenges the idea that such harm is a price of freedom.
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