Readers defend Paula Deen amid uproar over past remarks
Dozens weigh in on Paula Deen controversy praising her as a victim of media hype. They argue the N word was common in the South in past decades, call for forgiveness, and criticize Food Network and press overreaction while noting many have uttered slurs in private.
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Texas Filibuster Elevates Wendy Davis in Abortion Battle
Texas staged a heated showdown over abortion as Wendy Davis filibustered late into the night in the state Senate. Protesters filled the gallery, Lt. Gov. Dewhurst struggled to control the chamber, and Gov. Perry called a special session amid calls for ultrasound requirements.
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Ohio House moves to ban traffic cameras statewide
Today’s moderator discusses automated traffic enforcement in Ohio as the House sends a bill to the Senate for summer consideration. Readers share mixed views on safety versus revenue, prompted by a personal speeding fine near a town camera.
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Abortion rights are not equal to women's health
Kathleen Parker argues that abortion rights do not equate to women's health, noting conservatives favor autonomy in many health choices while abortion advocates reduce women's health to reproduction. she critiques liberal framing and GOP policy impacts.
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Electronification challenges tinkering in American car culture
The piece argues that modern engine electrification erodes the tradition of DIY repair. It cites Jacques Ellul’s questions on technology, urging readers to assess what technology makes, where it goes when obsolete, its cost, and whether it can be repaired by an ordinary person.
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