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Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 2009

Page

2

Quote on First Amendment Responsibility and Liberties

A public reflection on the First Amendment, noting the duty that accompanies the liberty of speech and the protections framed by the 45 words of the amendment. It emphasizes balance between individual rights and societal responsibility in democratic life.

Editorial Boo for You and Boo to Anonymous Commenters

A local editorial critique blasts the state Department of Revenue for hindering Pizza Village in Ottawa over a tax free promotion. It praises the Franklin County Conservation District for Earth Awareness efforts and condemns anonymous online critics for hateful remarks while defending the value of public debate based on facts.

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Confessions of a right wing extremist

Tommy Felts writes that government surveillance targets conservatives and libertarians, linking abortion opposition immigration views and third party support to extremism. The piece notes DHS and Missouri center reports labeling veterans as potential domestic terrorists and critiques political profiling amid Obama era rhetoric and tea party backlash. Felts questions hypocrisy and urges vigilance against government overreach.

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Protest Letter Responds to Tea Party Editorial

A reader recounts a Overland Park rally with about 10 000 attendees from Ottawa and surrounding areas. The crowd included Republicans Democrats Libertarians and independents. The writer disputes Gordon Billingsleys claim that government is necessary to fix the economy and argues the government is the problem citing Fannie Mae as an example.

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Reader Forum Blames Lawmakers For Spending Excesses

A reader attacks Rep. Barney Frank and fellow Democrats for housing policy and spending. Accuses ACORN protesters, cites Kathleen Sebelius and Tim Geithner, urges voters to replace leaders, supports Tea Party as citizen backlash, and calls to reread the Constitution and cling to God and guns.

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