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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 2008
Page
2
Mark Bowden of The Gazette Cedar Rapids Iowa offers a daily remark highlighting journalism craft and civic insight. The editor reflects on reporting integrity and the role of local papers in communities across 2006.
Editorial notes families praying for loved ones at war face disappointing news as President Bush calls for a pause in withdrawals after July. Petraeus plan maintains about 140,000 U.S. troops in Iraq with open ended assessments. Army tours drop to 12 months but not for frontline units, leaving troops and families facing prolonged conflict.
Guest editorials present reader perspectives, not official Herald positions or editorials. Viewpoints vary across topics, reflecting community voices and civic discourse beyond the newspaper's endorsed stance.
Marge Stevens notes superintendent Dean Katt organized Board and teachers to attend the National School Board Association convention in Orlando. Highlights include Sandra Day O Connors civics program and Sidney Poitier as keynote, stressing self belief and unconditional love to boost school programs.
Charley Reese argues that the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are occupations, not wars to be won or lost. He contends U S presence fuels al Qaida, degrades national wealth, and prolongs conflict, urging withdrawal and criticizing policy and political spin. Reese notes the costs, calls for change in Washington, and provides contact details for readers.
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