Kansas voters face choice on a marriage amendment and civil rights
The piece argues against a constitutional amendment to curb rights for heterosexual couples, noting divorces and biblical morality as home issues. It cites Boeing CEO Harry Stonecipher's scandal as evidence of private morality, rejects targeting unions, and urges Kansans to vote no to discrimination and do not legislate civil rights.
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Kansas
Boeing
Harry Stonecipher
U.S
Government officials contact details for Kansas leaders
Summary of public contact information for Governor Kathleen Sebelius and Kansas legislators including addresses in Topeka, phone numbers, and email forms for Governor, State Senators Pat Apple and Derek Schmidt, and State Representatives Tom Holland Bill Feuerborn Joe Humerickhouse Bill Otto.
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Kathleen Sebelius
State Capitol
Topeka
Ksgovernor.org
Johnson County School Finance Bill Sparks Legislative Critique
A Kansas reader lambasts the Legislature for hindering school funding and social policy. The letter argues Johnson County bears high taxes while inequities persist, predicts court takeover of schools, and urges reporting on senators and representatives votes. The writer condemns the balloting approach to same sex marriage and calls for accountability.
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Johnson County
Franklin County
Topeka
Kansas
Senate
Jeanny Sharp
Controversial Princeton Letter Debates Gay Marriage
A March Herald letter by Gary Sillett of Princeton parrots opposition to gay marriage, denounces homosexuality, cites religion and science, and prompts calls to ban straight marriage. It critiques AIDS links, divorce rates, and political inaction while defending individual privacy.
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Gary Sillett
Princeton
Sillett
Kant
America
Earth
Schiavo era sparks debate on marriage and life support
A personal reflection contrasts Terri Schiavo case with long health crises, arguing for patient care and equal benefits for committed couples of any gender. The author urges better use of political funds for children's education and cautions about prolonged life support.
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Terri Schiavo
How it Works Readers' Forum policy explained by Ottawa Herald
The Ottawa Herald states letters to the editor express the writers opinions and research with identified authors. It invites readers who disagree or doubt facts to respond in the Readers Forum to encourage full public debate.
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The
Ottawa Herald
the Herald
Supporters not bigots and the marriage amendment debate
A letter argues against political correctness stifling dissent on the marriage amendment. It cites Leviticus and cites public support in 13 states, declaring a yes vote on April 5 and insisting the author is not intolerant or illiterate.
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Phill Kline
Tom
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