Quote on Pledge of Allegiance and Francis Belamy
John Seigenthaler, founder of the First Amendment Center, speculates that televangelists would denounce the Pledge of Allegiance if they knew its author Francis Belamy was a committed Socialist. He suggests attempts to ban the pledge from school books would follow.
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Ottawa urges crosswalk signals at North Main near Casey's
City officials press KDOT for a pedestrian activated crosswalk at North Main Street near Casey's after a recent injury crash. Drivers and pedestrians struggle with visibility and high truck traffic from the West Wilson industrial area, with safety improvements urged as area counts may rise after a new elementary school opens.
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Video surveillance aids fight against terrorism and crime
The piece argues that global video surveillance, including London’s half million cameras, deter and solve crimes and may curb terrorist threats. It cites case studies in Britain and U S cities, notes civil libertarian concerns, and quotes critics like Barry Steinhardt and Heather MacDonald. It concludes cameras can reduce crime and terror risk, despite privacy debates.
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Bush lets oil gouging slide while he goes AWOL
Jim Hightower argues President Bush fails to curb oil company gouging and windfall profits. He criticizes lack of price controls or FTC action, noting political ties to Big Oil and appointing a ChevronTexaco lawyer to lead the FTC.
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