Demolition set for Verrackt water slide at Schlitterbahn
Kansas City readers welcome plans to raze the 17 story Verrackt ride at Schlitterbahn after a 2016 tragedy. Demolition to begin after Labor Day, about three weeks, as litigation continues and audits scrutinize maintenance and safety practices. Residents and patrons seek openness and safer operations while the park faces ongoing criminal cases and remaining ride closures.
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Journal-World Open Letters Policy Summary
The Journal-World publishes letters to the editor several times weekly and limits letters to 250 words. Authors must include contact information such as a phone number and may submit by mail to P.O. Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or by email at letters ljworld.com.
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Putin and Trump clash over Magnitsky act linked talks
Mona Charen argues Trump and Putin intersected on the Magnitsky Act during Helsinki, suggesting adoptions discussion signaled sanctions relief. The column frames Trump’s posture toward Russia as deficient and calls out perceived collusion denial, noting Browder, Magnitsky, and U.S. policy links.
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Estonia
Mona Charen
Creators Syndicate
Letter to the editor on flag respect and political maturity
Alan Miller from Baldwin City writes from New York City as an artist Kansan, arguing the flag is desecrated by politics. He condemns rude rhetoric and calls for measured dialogue, criticizing the current president and the national mood while urging moderation and reflection.
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Golly
Alan Miller
Baldwin City
New York City
Public forum voices support for Spencer Museum art display
Leah Tacha Kenealy of New York City and Rob Hudson of Lawrence urge Kansas to defend the Spencer Museum of Art exhibition Pledges of Allegiance by Josephine Meckseper, arguing it upholds free speech amid censorship debates surrounding gun rights, free expression, and state leadership choices. The letter contrasts gubernatorial candidates Kris Kobach and Jeff Colyer on campus gun and speech issues.
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Jospehine Meckseper
Spencer
Meckseper
Kris Kobach
Jeff Colyer
Rob Hudson
Lawrence
Letter commenter laments Trump’s failure to defend democracy
Fred Mersmann criticizes Donald Trump for not condemning Russia's cyber attacks during Helsinki talks with Vladimir Putin. The author recalls past draft-era expectations and argues the president should stand up for the nation, suggesting the leader's stance undermines democracy.
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Donald
Helsinki
Vladimir Putin
Russia
Fred Mersmann
Lawrence
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