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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 2005
Page
2
The German writer Ginter Grass in 1959 opined that even bad books hold value as books and thus deserve reverence, underscoring the enduring idea that literature carries intrinsic dignity regardless of merit.
A survey finds over 80 percent of Americans take at least one prescription drug and 45 percent take multiple. The piece critiques overreliance on meds, notes risks like Vioxx, and urges doctors and patients to consider lifestyle changes and prudent prescribing to curb drug dependency while acknowledging essential medicines during crises.
The First Amendment limits Congress from establishing religion or infringing free exercise rights. It also guards freedom of speech and press, and protects the right to assemble peacefully and to petition the government for grievances.
Analysis notes likely strong Kansas voter support for a constitutional amendment banning same sex marriage in April. It also considers legislative moves to require Senate confirmation of Supreme Court nominees, amid debates over death penalty and activist judges, with implications for 2006 gubernatorial politics and the judiciary.
Kansas lawmakers are urged to back House Concurrent Resolution 5006 to elevate open government rights to constitutional status. The Kansas Press Association notes ongoing roadblocks under KOMA and KORA, urging a bright light on government actions and calling for a durable public right to records and meetings. Doug Anstaett, executive director of the Kansas Press Association, is cited.
A reader praises Dr Bud Gollier for hitting the nail on the head about fixing Social Security and the health care system. The note highlights the crying need for reforms in health care and expresses appreciation for the column’s clear arguments.
Roberta Poss of Garnett criticizes government price fixing and high Social Security taxes. She argues the 85 percent tax on Social Security is a tax on tax and links abortion policy to contributor shortages. She warns of four years of madness ahead and urges Congress to serve the people.
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