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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 2001
Page
7
Editorial urges national resolve echoing Roosevelt 1942 Call to Sacrifice. It compares wartime duties to today’s fight against terrorism, urging self denial to sustain the economy and win the peace, reminding readers “We Did It Before and We Can Do It Again.”
Old hometown notes recall Baldwin's ongoing water shortage worsened by a sustained drought and reserve losses from the Kappa Sigma fire that killed five youths. Lawrence efforts to replenish supply struggled, and a 1901 item recalls early auto rides from Santa Fe depot as a contrast to horse-drawn transport.
George Will surveys the lingering gaps between Sinn Fein and the IRA as decommissioning faces delays. He notes past violence, political leveraging, and the uneven shift after Sept. 11, contrasting Ahern and Adams with Arafat. Skepticism remains about genuine progress toward disarmament and peace.
In Washington a Smokey Robinson encore shifts to The Star Spangled Banner as band members wave flags while a woman leaves in disgust. The column reflects on post Sept 11 patriotism, contrarian views, and reactions to Aaron McGruder's The Boondocks editors pulling it.
Leonard Pitts Jr notes the national shift from ironic detachment to earnest mourning after the September 11 attacks. He reflects on embracing national identity, church involvement, and a renewed love for country while acknowledging ongoing flaws, ending with a personal declaration of patriotism.
Steve Pierce of Baldwin urges readers to rethink lavish consumption and imperial attitudes as peasants rise against inequality. He criticizes the fantasy of endless US consumption and calls for restraint and accountability in public life. The Journal-World notes letter guidelines for submissions.
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