Whistleblower Klaassen censured at KU Medical Center
The distinguished KU Medical Center professor Curtis Klaassen received a censure from senior officials for unprofessional, abusive and disruptive conduct. He sought leadership reforms, supported whistle blowing, and helped prompt a needed self evaluation of leadership at the medical school. The editorial notes the lasting impact on campus culture and hopes for a cooperative future with KU Hospital.
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Is election a referendum or a choice
Doyle McManus analyzes whether the 2012 election is a referendum on President Obama’s first term or a choice between two governing approaches. He notes polls and debates shaping perceptions, with Obama stressing a choice and Romney urging a referendum, and discusses how voter framing may decide the outcome.
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Wreck center critique from Lawrence reader
A letter to the editor argues the regional recreation center favors developer Fritzel Construction Co. with a no bid stadium contract and taxpayer funded infrastructure. It claims costly maintenance, tax increases, bonds replaced by monthly payments, limited public access, and impact on local retailers, urging scrutiny of the project.
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Public Forum Voices on Noise and Development Costs
A reader laments loud bus bass ruining quiet and asserts noise rules should protect residents. Dolph Simons discusses the Is the rec complex fiscally prudent question, urging analysis of long term road and infrastructure costs and taxpayer impact, citing Strong Towns and ASCE figures. Eric Kirkendall.
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Letters Policy For The Journal-World Submissions
The Journal-World welcomes letters to the Public Forum and sets a 250 word limit. Submissions must include name address and phone, may be edited, and grant the paper a nonexclusive license to publish. Mail to Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or email letters ijworld.com.
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