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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 2008
Page
2
Columbia University president Lee C Bollinger writes that free speech in society will include words that anger provoke and hurt yet calls for courage to respond with better words. He frames this as central to a university and a democratic society.
Amnesty International reports that China Iran Saudi Arabia Pakistan accounted for 80 percent of executions in 2007 while 135 nations have abolished capital punishment. Supreme Court upheld Kentucky's three drug method, urging abolition to prevent wrongful executions. Gov. Ryan’s Illinois commute showed the risk of innocent life being taken. It’s time for Kansas and the U S to repeal the death penalty.
Tom Beaver of the Muscogee Nation argues Kansas has funds but wastes tax dollars on the Wyandotte Nation legal fight over Seventh Street Casino in Kansas City, Kansas. He cites a 12 year case, court refusals, and calls for fiscal accountability and removal of those responsible.
In Topeka a subtle fight centers on the Mega appropriations bill and gambling revenue. Gov. Kathleen Sebelius may veto provisions directing gambling proceeds to three funds that reduce debt, aid property tax relief, and fund infrastructure, potentially limiting her budget powers amidst a Senate and House standoff.
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