Freedom of speech quote by Kofi Annan from 1998
Kofi A. Annan, former United Nations secretary general, stated that freedom of speech is a right to be fought for rather than a blessing to be wished for, in 1998.
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 2008
Page
2
Kofi A. Annan, former United Nations secretary general, stated that freedom of speech is a right to be fought for rather than a blessing to be wished for, in 1998.
The Kansas Republican Party faces criticisms over alleged vote caging to suppress voters, aiming to blunt Democratic support in the 2nd Congressional District. Critics say the tactic could move ballots to provisional status, while party leaders deny improper aims and urge informing voters to participate.
The Ottawa Herald frames Reader Forum as an open community space for local issue discussion. It states its Institutional Voice supports individual rights, free press, and free speech, using editorials to educate and persuade residents and institutions toward progressive action.
Tom Beaver argues against English only policies and cites the Alaska Supreme Court ruling that such laws violate speech rights. He notes Yupik villagers sued over Alaska's 1998 English-only initiative and warns lawmakers to drop English only efforts, urging attention to constitutional protections and practical language diversity.
The Kansas Corporation Commission rejected a promised profit boost for Westar Energy’s 300 megawatt wind plan, delaying extra returns for stockholders until two years after operation. Gov支持 supports wind but opposes coal plants, leaving Westar wary as regulators and leaders weigh future renewables.
The Ottawa Herald invites letters up to 250 words for its Readers' Forum and asks contributors to include a time, address and daytime phone number. Letters may be edited for length and clarity. Readers will be limited to one letter per issue. nonletters such as poems or consumer comments are not specified for printing.
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