Halloween fears reveal monsters as human figures
Ellen Goodman argues monster myths deflate on closer view, showing killers like snipers and terrorists as ordinary people when dispassionate detail strips away fantasy. She cites Atta and the Washington Post profile, noting fear thrives when we distance evil as others.
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Necessary force to the editor: a harsh view of the Russian rescue
In a forceful letter the writer rebukes the editor for underestimating the danger of 330 pounds of high explosive used in the rescue. He argues the attackers were heavily armed and prepared to detonate explosives or retaliate if confronted, limiting Russia’s options and highlighting risks of a conventional assault.
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Public Forum Editorial On Hostage Rescue In Russia
Gary Stussie of Lawrence argues the editorial applauds the Russian special forces who killed the 50 captors in a gas induced coma to secure hostages. He believes the decisive action should serve as a lesson to officials elsewhere.
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Too Simple stereotypes spark reader letter
A reader responds to Mr. Holroyd's Oct 19 letter, defending the Alternative High School. Caleb Thesman argues the school houses capable students, rejects the stereotype, and urges locals to review facts before judging. He stresses equal or higher IQs among students and a valuing of learning.
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Campaign Funds and Kansas Economic Ties
A reader asks how much campaign money is spent in Kansas versus just aimed at Kansans and whether candidates use Kansas businesses for consultants telemarketers mass marketers advertising firms printers writers actors musicians. The inquiry seeks proof of local economic support and asks Fran Hopkins to consider Journal World letters policy and submission details.
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