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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 2004
Page
2
A paraphrased quotation from writer Germaine Greer dated 1970 emphasizes that freedom requires constant defense and warns against sacrificing liberty even temporarily. The line reflects her broader reflections on personal and political rights.
A human rights group reports seven Afghan deaths in U S custody and the Red Cross cites coercive interrogations at Guantanamo. The piece argues the culture of mistreatment extends beyond Iraq and urges accountability for officials including Defense Secretary Rumsfeld.
Claire Gawinowicz of Oreland urges canceling inaugural balls for Bush's second term as a wartime gesture. The letter argues true sacrifice matters more than grand festivities amid the Iraq conflict and tax-cut policy.
Charley Reese endorses the Salvation Army as a rare, effective charity. He contrasts it with United Way and other groups, praising its mission, modest pay for leaders, and hands-on aid. He condemns corporate bans on bell ringers and urges public support for truly charitable efforts.
The piece highlights statewide use of full public financing in Arizona Maine and North Carolina to fund elections without corporate or private donor influence. It cites Maine 77 percent of house members and 83 percent of senators elected without corporate money and notes shifts in Arizona and North Carolina outcomes, urging broader adoption. It promotes Public Campaign contact and cites Jim Hightower as author and MinutemanMedia.org as distributor.
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