President Obama portrayed as salesman in chief in Obamacare rhetoric
An editorial criticizes Obama for presenting Obamacare like a TV pitch, urging fixes to the system while Sebelius faces calls for resignation. It questions why the program was not tested thoroughly and hints at political fallout as critics compare the approach to a bait and switch.
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12 Years a Slave film review by Leonard Pitts Jr
The Miami Herald columnist awards the Steve McQueen film warmth and warns it as essential viewing. The piece praises Chiwetel Ejiofor’s lead and the movie’s quiet, painful honesty about slavery and America’s history.
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Just Say No: A Call to End Washington’s Debt Spiral
Cal Thomas argues for a shift to energetic federalism and state-led reforms as Congress and President Obama face recurring debt crises. He contrasts past welfare reform with today’s fiscal strain, cites China as a major lender, and urges lenders to withdraw support to force real budget restraint.
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Public Forum condemns guns on campus debate
Ray Finch of Lawrence attacks the Kansas Board of Regents and lawmakers over a Kansas University campus carry inquiry. He laments the shift from education to armed fortresses and accuses educators of fostering ignorance and fear in the ivory towers.
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Letters Policy for Public Forum Submissions
The Journal-World invites letters under 250 words that address public interest and avoid libelous language. The paper may edit letters for clarity without altering viewpoints and will publish with the author’s name address and phone number. Submissions accepted by mail to Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or email to letters@ljworld.com.
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Busy Douglas county court ahead in November term
The November term of the district court opens in two weeks with 112 civil and 26 criminal cases on the docket. Two criminal cases stand out as hard fought and of wide interest: the Peterson brothers murder case and the Thos Hinshaw forgery case tied to the Henderson frauds.
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