Race and justice misperceptions drive social disparity
A letter argues the bias in the justice system amplifies the number of black youth incarcerated, urging focus on underlying social disparities such as unemployment and wages. It references George Zimmerman, calls for addressing culture and inequality, and warns of national security implications from color-based justice. Joel Thomas Jones and Kevin O’Hearn are cited from Dayton and Xenia perspectives.
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George Zimmerman
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Fla
U.S
America
Joelthomas Jones
Dayton
Property owners Clash Over Seasonal Levy Demands
A reader voices frustration at recurring tax levies imposed on property owners every summer and winter. The writer argues for reforms allowing equitable levy processes and stronger protections for owners against perpetual financial drain.
Christie and the case against loud politics
Gail Collins analyzes Gov. Chris Christie as a national contender, noting how his shouting image may alienate women voters and hurt a potential bid. The piece surveys his 2009 governor race, clashes with Rand Paul, and a shift from loud rhetoric to argument with substantive points, concluding the loudness could be his main handicap.
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Christie
New Jersey
Washington
Jon Corzine
Corzine
Barbara Buono
Milly Silva
Paul
Kentucky
Chris Christie
Gupta shifts on marijuana policy and apologizes
CNN chief medical correspondent Sanjay Gupta acknowledges a change of mind on medical marijuana and says it has legitimate medical uses. He also apologizes for past public misstatements and promotes a forthcoming documentary. Readers are invited to share their views.
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CNN
Sanjay Gupta
Gupta
All Things Medical
Mwilliams
Coxohio.com
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Conservatives debate 2014 16 strategy aboard cruise
A floating National Review summer cruise discussion in Stavanger gathers several hundred conservatives. They split on how to win the 2014 Senate and 2016 White House, with isssues on defunding Obamacare, debt limits, school choice, and appealing to minority voters. Cal Thomas comments note.
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Stavanger
New Hampshire
John Sununu
George H.W. Bush
Florida
Allen West
ACA
West
Ralph Reed
Faith and Freedom Coalition
Fresh ideas from The Economist on beaches and imagination
The piece considers how the beach moved from a hostile frontier in the 18th century to a safer leisure space as vaccines sun screens and science expanded human control. It reflects on Robinson Crusoe era fears shipwrecks invasions and deadly tropical risks compared with modern beach safety and comfort.
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