First Amendment value questioned by educators
Gene Policinski of the First Amendment Center remarks in 2005 that classrooms fail to teach or exemplify the First Amendment. He argues the lack of emphasis leads students to undervalue the 45 words guarding free expression. The comment reflects concerns about civics education and constitutional literacy.
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Gene Policinski
First Amendment Center
China bans foreign cartoons for primetime viewing
In a move seen as protecting domestic animation, China bans foreign cartoons from TV between 5 PM and 8 PM. The shift aims to boost Chinese-made programming amid strong Western and Japanese competition and a large youth audience preferring foreign shows. The Ottawa Herald reporter notes broader implications for American commerce and imports.
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China
Associated Press
Disney
Warner Bros
U.S
Fred Flinstone
Hank Hill
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Peel
USA
Japan
Latin America
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Listening tour thanks citizens of southwest Franklin County
The senator expresses gratitude to residents of southwest Franklin County for supporting the 2006 listening tour in the 15th Senate District. He notes visits to Williamsburg and Homewood townships, reports good turnout in Franklin County despite heat, and commits to using residents’ input to improve representation. He references a Reader Forum letter about the County Comprehensive Plan and clarifies its impact on property owners.
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Franklin County
Senate
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Homewood
Franklin
Franklin County Comprehensive Plan hearing continued to Sept 21
The plan contains no prohibitions on building or subdividing land over three acres and larger. It supports agriculture protection while allowing future growth in unincorporated areas. Public hearing moved to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 21 in the County Commissioners room at Ottawa office annex. The Planning Commission welcomes comments.
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Franklin County
S. Main St
Ottawa
County Planning Commission
Ad Valorem Tax Follies and Local Disputes Highlighted
A county budget hearing sparks critique of Shaun Perry and tax delinquencies among critics. The piece notes a liberal figure on the Reader Forum who has been on the tax delinquent list three years running and defends Wen dell Barker’s calm, lawful participation in public questions. The county officials are urged to learn from others’ mistakes, though most commissioners seem unreceptive.
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Shaun Perry
Tam
Wendell Barker
Otto von Bismarck
Don Hay
Readers Forum guidelines for The Ottawa Herald letters
The Ottawa Herald invites readers to submit letters of 250 words or less to the Readers Forum. Include name, address and daytime phone number. Letters may be edited for length and clarity. One letter per month. form letters poems consumer complaints or testimonials will not be printed.
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