Questioning Authority in Art and Censorship Debate
David S. Baumgartner argues that defining pornography, funding censorship, and respecting authority require careful distinction. He asserts pornography hinges on prurient appeal, censorship does not equal tax status, and art should provoke scrutiny of power while honoring free inquiry. Baumgartner notes authority can hinder thought but urges vigilant examination of leaders. He signs as living in Frederick.
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Hitler
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Schutzenhofer
David S$. Baumgartner
Frederick
Reform Parole System to Cut Prisons and Save Taxes
R Rocky Lathem of Concerned Senior Citizens argues Maryland holds harmless inmates due to a flawed parole process. He cites $25,000 per inmate annually and $100,000 per cell, urging psychiatrists to lead parole decisions, slash prison numbers, and reduce state costs while preserving fairness for inmates and families.
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National Prison Project
U.S
United States
National Center of Institutions and Alternatives
Alexandria
R. Rocky Lathem
Maryland House of Corrections
Jessup
Frederick County Juvenile Court Case Dismissals Questioned
Diana Zabetakis complains of two juvenile court dismissals in Frederick County over a lack of face to face intake interviews. She notes a 16 year old charged with sexually abusing a 5 year old and argues procedures may be misapplied across counties.
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Frederick County
Mary Ann Stepler
Department of Juvenile Services
DJS
Stepler
Tory
Baltimore
Prince George's
Diana Zabetakis
Rocky Ridge
Pierpont Favored in Maryland GOP Senate Primary
James A. Vana urges Maryland Republicans to back Dr. Ross Z. Pierpont in the March 3 primary to challenge Barbara Mikulski. Pierpont, a longtime Maryland surgeon and fifth generation resident with strong name recognition, is presented as the GOP’s best chance to win in November citing his health care plan and cross over appeal.
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Barbara Mikulski
GOP
U.S
Ross Pierpont
George Bush
Dr. Pierpont
America
Abraham Lincoln
Pierpont
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