We live in an age of offense comment by Jeff Jarvis
Media commentator Jeff Jarvis argues that modern culture overvalues victimhood and takes offense as a badge. He claims the era stigmatizes free expression and elevates sensitivity over discourse.
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 2005
Page
2
Media commentator Jeff Jarvis argues that modern culture overvalues victimhood and takes offense as a badge. He claims the era stigmatizes free expression and elevates sensitivity over discourse.
Franklin County residents faced a three ring public meeting dilemma last Wednesday as Ottawa City Commission 7 p.m. budget hearing and Recreation Commission 7 p.m. monthly meeting all clashed with a 7:30 p.m. budget hearing. Organizers should better coordinate next year to avoid simultaneous sessions and keep constituents engaged.
The passage defines five core freedoms: religion speech press assembly and petition. It asserts Congress shall not establish a religion nor prohibit its free exercise. It secures free comment and peaceful assembly and the right to seek government remedy for grievances.
A compiled roster of U S federal and state officials with office addresses in Topeka and Washington including President George Bush White House contact details and Kansas senators representatives. It lists U S senators Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback, Rep Jim Ryan, Gov Kathleen Sebelius, and state senators Pat Apple Derek Schmidt and representatives Tom Holland Bill Feuerbom Joe Humerickhouse Bill Otto with room numbers and phone lines.
Denise O'Dea, superintendent of Wellsville schools, outlines five guidelines for parental involvement and student success. Emphasizes hands on contact with teachers, empathy, teamwork, love of learning, and a sense of humor to boost achievement across academics and activities.
Sean Carter argues against a Maine man's lawsuit claiming a constitutional right to drunkenness. He notes the Bill of Rights does not grant intoxication rights, mocks the idea, and critiques Congress for excess. He reflects on privacy and the Founding Fathers’ sobriety, ending with a jab at alcohol in politics.
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