Quote of the Day from John Leland, 1791
A quotation from 1791 by minister John Leland urging free speech and freedom to worship any faith. It emphasizes the right of individuals to express themselves without fear and to follow their own belief, whether one God or many.
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Abolitionist Britain and Iraqs death penalty dilemma
Britain bans capital punishment and many EU nations do likewise, yet the government signals approval for Iraq to pursue Saddam under five Iraqi judges guided by U S policy. The piece argues for lawful, legitimate justice to avoid martyrdom and further violence.
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Political contact list for Kansas officials and offices
A compiled roster of names and addresses for U S senators, representatives, the governor, and state legislators in Kansas. It includes office locations in Washington D C and Topeka with phone numbers and web addresses for Sen Rob Roberts Sen Sam Brownback Rep Jin Ryun Gov Kathleen Sebelius Sen Robert Tyson Rep Tom Holland Rep Bill Feuerborn Rep Joe Humerickhouss Rep Stanley Dreher and others.
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Remembering liberty and the warning against tyranny
Charley Reese warns that absolute power corrupts and urges vigilance to protect the Constitution. He cites Caligula Stalin and Saddam Hussein to illustrate fear of tyrants and argues that any power over others can become tyranny. He condemns wars in Afghanistan and Iraq without formal declarations and urges Americans to defend constitutional obedience and civic responsibility. He ends with a plea to write to Reese.
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Kansas climbs into top ten for drinking deaths per miles driven
Kansas rose from 29th to 10th nationally in drinking related deaths per miles driven in the latest year. The year also notes Vermont ranked No. 1 in youth alcohol related deaths in 1998 per Students Against Destructive Decisions and hints at legislative pressure.
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Kansas Legislators Face State Tax Debate And Pressure
The 2002 study ranks Kansas 51st nationally and notes multiple state level actions that cost money. Conservatives oppose state income tax relying on local taxes, preferring limited government. SADD in Kansas is urged to leverage the Legislature to enact meaningful revenue reform.
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