Patriotism or Secrecy in Federal Bureaucracy Debate
Charles Davis of the Freedom of Information Center condemns acquiescing to unnecessary secrecy by a powerful federal bureaucracy, arguing it perverts patriotism in 2003.
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 2005
Page
2
Charles Davis of the Freedom of Information Center condemns acquiescing to unnecessary secrecy by a powerful federal bureaucracy, arguing it perverts patriotism in 2003.
Tim Shallenburger's comeback as state Republican Party chair signals a renewed conservative drive in Kansas. He faces a GOP split between conservative antiabortion, anti tax wings and moderates, with activist groups like Kansans for Life predicting gains for conservative lawmakers.
The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Agency proposes a $5 annual car tag fee to fund the park system, aiming to generate about $12 million yearly. Backlog projects amount to $15–$20 million, and park budgets have been cut by $500,000 annually for three years. Proponents cite local grant matching, freeing $3 million for general funds, and encouraging park visits, while opponents fear a tax increase.
Charley Reese argues that true education requires core knowledge plus critical thinking, language skills, and lifelong learning. He warns that mass media and manipulative forces exploit senses to influence society, urging vigilance, observation, and personal responsibility, and ends with Reese inviting readers to write.
Kansas legislators debated the state supreme court order to boost education funding by April 12 as Sen. Roger Reitz questioned potential contempt outcomes. Allen Rupe supported proposed solutions while other items highlighted history projects in Independence and Capitol cupola photography, plus a healthful lunch focus in the Senate.
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