Armored Car Debate Sparks City Budget Fuss
Editorial questions the $152000 Homeland Security funded armored vehicle for Lawrence. Police Chief Tarik Khatib argues it boosts officer safety against active shooters and barricaded suspects, while critics compare the ride to traffic signals and warn of unnecessary spending. Delivery is slated for 2013 with potential quirky alternate uses.
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Specter as Independent Survivor in the Senate
The piece portrays the U S Senate as an exclusive yet peculiar institution guided by anti democratic instincts. It notes the power of a single senator to alter the chamber's character, influence colleagues, and shape national outcomes through personal will and timing.
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Arlen Specter Remembered as a Tenacious Senator and Survivor
David M. Shribman recalls Arlen Specter as a uniquely persistent figure in the Senate among 2,200 colleagues. Specter, 82, died this week after a career spanning five terms and a party switch, known for strategic influence, judiciary clashes, and a distinctive blend of intellect and grit.
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Term limits for Kansas lawmakers proposal to curb influence
A letter to the editor argues lawmakers from Kansas should be limited to the same number of terms as the president. It cites partisanship, fundraising for the wealthy, and wartime decisions as reasons, and calls for ending lifetime congressional benefits.
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Public Forum prompts on lifetime benefits and political criticism
Readers question tax costs of lifetime legislative benefits and compare to relying on Medicare and Social Security. The letter cites Obama administration responses, Benghazi debates, and presidential accountability, urging scrutiny of government claims and personal responsibility.
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Policy for Letters to the Journal-World Readers
The Journal-World invites public interest letters under 250 words and cautions against libelous language. The paper may edit letters without altering viewpoints and grants a nonexclusive license to publish. Letters must include name address and telephone, and be sent to Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or via email to letters at ijworld com.
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