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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 2011
Page
8
Robert F Kennedy reflects that while times are difficult and perplexing they are also filled with challenge and opportunity. He notes the world’s lack of tranquility and encourages resilience and vigilance. The quotation frames adversity as a driver of progress and action.
An editorial on the 2006 film Idiocracy argues that neglect of literacy and critical thinking could yield a dystopian society. It cites evolution, consumerism, and reality TV as factors, warning a normalcy bias may prevent recognizing and preventing future disasters.
The piece critiques how pundits blamed conservatives and rhetoric for the Arizona rampage, arguing mental illness as the real factor. It contrasts with Hinckley and Loughner cases, urges restraint on both sides, and cites Tommy Felts of The Ottawa Herald.
A historical reflection questions the changing public stance on illegitimacy and the celebration of first births each year. It notes a rise from about 3 percent to 43 percent in county illegitimacy, criticizes shunning of unwed mothers, and questions the message sent by rewarding unmarried parents. It highlights shifts in attitudes toward puberty, reproduction, and social norms.
A reader urges The Herald to document dates of Franklin County marriage and divorce filings it has published. The editor notes that past archives show listings on March 18 and June 12, 2009 and March 19, 23, 2010, with public access at the Franklin County Court Services Building.
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