Balkin on trademark as a tool to suppress disliked speech
Yale Law School professor Jack M. Balkin argues in 2003 that trademark law functions as a general-use device enabling private parties to compel the state to curb speech they oppose, comparing it to copyright as a suppressive mechanism.
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Let the sun shine on concealed carry permit records Kansas
The article condemns sealing concealed carry permit records in Kansas, arguing openness would curb abuse and harassment. It critiques lawmakers for secrecy, urges revisiting open records to reveal who holds permits, and emphasizes accountability for government and citizens alike.
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MySpace dangers and popularity in online social life
The Ottawa Herald pagination editor Tommy Felts notes MySpace.com tops U.S. surf destinations but carries risks. Teens and young adults share personal data, face predators, identity theft, and online scams. Cases include a Texas rape lawsuit and a Jordan lure. Viruses and adware from profile media also threaten users’ computers.
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Accident on Highway 59 Near Town and Country Store
A couple on a southbound motorcycle report colliding with a deer on US 59 just south of Ottawa between 7 and 8 pm. They commend EMS, Sheriff, Fire Rescue, and State Highway Patrol for swift aid and neighbors who stopped to assist. The writer notes sore, skinned conditions and thanks the kind residents and an unnamed helper across the road.
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Readers' Forum letter urges tolerance over judgment
Jeff and Paula McGuire urge Franklin County residents to value learning from people of differing faiths and lifestyles. They warn that teaching children to label ideas as “bad” fosters prejudice, intolerance, and discrimination, hindering peace and personal independence.
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