Editorial Taking aim at Kansas concealed carry laws
The piece argues Kansas lawmakers should rescind a new rule allowing concealed guns in public buildings, noting exemptions for local governments and costly security mandates. It criticizes the policy as senseless and warns it shifts gun exposure onto taxpayers while highlighting political infighting at the state level.
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Free speech and double standards in the Duck Dynasty controversy
Susan Stamper Brown argues the Phil Robertson interview in GQ ignited a culture clash over free speech and intolerance. She defends the First Amendment, cites biblical references, and urges tolerance while criticizing political correctness and media backlash.
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Advice for teens on love and healthy relationships
Rebecca McFarland, family and consumer sciences extension agent for Frontier Extension District No. 11 serving Franklin County, offers guidance for teens. The column urges self development, clear boundaries, and choosing partners with integrity, while warning that early feelings are not true love and parent readiness matters. Contact rmcfarl@ksu.edu for more information.
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Franklin County
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