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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 2010
Page
7
Editorial argues Kansas gains about $10 million in federal highway funds but lawmakers pursued money over a strong safety bill. The new law makes seat belt use a primary offense with a $5 fine first year and $10 thereafter, lacking real deterrence and court costs, and critics say priorities were misplaced.
The Wheat State Whirlwind tour returns May 17 21 with about 40 KU faculty and staff visiting over 20 communities. Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little will join the first two days before attending a Kansas Board of Regents meeting. The five day trip includes the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility in Manhattan and aims to connect KU with Kansans and local sites.
George Will argues that Greece’s bailout reveals how public and private sectors merge under crony capitalism. He notes IMF and EU support, U S government exposure, and European taxpayer anger at bailouts while warning against tax funded rescues. He cites VAT rises, Greek austerity, and German resistance as signs of systemic fragility.
Miami Herald columnist Leonard Pitts Jr argues that psychologist George Rekers and other anti gay activists reveal a pattern of duplicity. Rekers led the fight against gay rights while reportedly hiring a male companion for a European trip and receiving Florida state payment to testify against adoptions. The piece denounces public cynicism toward morality, urges empathy for youths grappling with same sex attraction, and notes Rekers still defends his actions.
Judy Stuart of Lawrence argues in response to a Journal World editorial that Lawrence should offer dining options for older residents. She laments lack of mature women shops, comfort foods, familiar menus, and places like Cracker Barrel Red Lobster Olive Garden Captain D s Bob Evans and an ice cream shop near the high school stadium and indoor pool. She notes noise parking and accessibility concerns and urges convenience for all residents.
The Journal World invites letters to Public Forum under 250 words of public interest, avoiding libel and name calling. The paper may edit for clarity while preserving viewpoints and grants a nonexclusive license to publish. Letters must include name address and phone number and may be mailed to Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or emailed to letters at ijworld com.
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