Editorial: Earning their pay and the need for accountability
The piece argues executive pay should reflect firm performance, criticizing Enron and WorldCom era excesses. It calls for no bonuses in bad years and ties government official compensation to balanced budgets, urging accountability for corporate and public leadership to protect workers and taxpayers.
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Imagination shapes U S views on Iraq and the UN
Ellen Goodman argues that American imagination and perceived vulnerability drive US policy on Iraq and the United Nations. She notes tensions over treaties, UNESCO, and the ICC, and warns that unilateralism risks sidelining international partners while nuclear fears flourish.
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Public forum calls for tougher sentence for priest abuse
Amy Bartle of Lawrence writes to the Journal-World reacting to a Sept 6 report about priest Schmitz admitting to abusing a teenager. She decries the proposed probation, urges maximum punishment, and warns parents to shield children from leaders who abuse trust. The letter labels Schmitz a sexual predator and condemns his actions.
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Public Education and War Debates Drive Opinion in Journal-World Letter
Readers criticize political stunts on school funding while urging action to protect public education spending. They discuss state and national figures, inflation impacts, and potential war policies, urging voters to seek proven commitments over rhetoric. The piece also outlines Journal-World letters policy and submission guidelines.
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