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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 2010
Page
6
Editorial notes Attorney General Steve Six plans a new bill to sharply restrict robo calls for commercial and political messages. It would require live operator consent for automated messages unless on the no contact list, aiming to curb annoyance and misrepresentation while mirroring a Minnesota law.
The Journal-World invites letters under 250 words on public interest topics. Submissions may be edited without altering viewpoints. Include name address and telephone, and send to Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or by email to letters at ijworld dot com.
Ruth Marcus argues Reid’s assessment of Barack Obama’s skin tone was accurate despite a poor choice of words. The piece contrasts Reid’s comments with historical racism, notes cultural sensitivity, and reflects on how voters’ perceptions of dialect and race affect political outcomes.
Jon Hudson urges balanced scrutiny of climate claims in response to Jack Hinton’s letter. He cites the Global Climate Change Impacts in the United States report and rebuts personal attacks, calling for credible sources and fair discussion from both sides.
The passage reflects on past laws such as slavery forced marriages racial discrimination and forced sterilization once legal but now deemed wrong. It argues societies progress by recognizing victims rights and correcting errors accepting responsibility and apologies to create a safer more humane world.
The letter argues a public forum favors strong over weak, urges reconsideration when many reverse positions, and questions political influence from Gore and unions. It cites UCS and climate policy while urging smart, locally rooted energy debate. A Lawrence reader opposes closing Cordley Elementary, urging budget cuts amplifying community impact and suggesting district-wide shared burden. Jessica Beeson
A 1985 Kansas University political science poll finds more than six in ten Kansans favor liquor by the drink. Earl Nehring led the consulting effort. Senator Kassebaum hints at possible 1990 bid. she previously suggested not seeking a third term. Youth Sports Inc plans a fund drive for a southwest sports complex. Roger Threde leads the USI funding bid. Buford Watson becomes Lawrence city manager. Kansas Highway 10 2.9 mile east segment contract set soon.
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