Quote of the Day on civic engagement by John Seigenthaler
A 2007 remark from John Seigenthaler founder of the First Amendment Center emphasizes that regular news readers engage in continual civic thought, contributing to the self governed process.
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 2009
Page
2
A 2007 remark from John Seigenthaler founder of the First Amendment Center emphasizes that regular news readers engage in continual civic thought, contributing to the self governed process.
The piece notes Walter Cronkite's death and the rise of Jon Stewart as the most trusted U.S. newscaster. It contrasts traditional anchors like Williams Gibson and Couric with a new era of satire influencing public perception of news. It questions local trust in Kansas City area TV news and the limits of comedy addressing civic issues.
A letter praises motorists in Franklin County and beyond for courteous behavior toward cyclists, citing left-pass etiquette and patient slowing on hills. The writer thanks drivers across towns and rural areas, recalls near misses, and urges safer routes, stronger bike lanes, and painted lanes on Cedar and Ash Streets to protect riders and lawns. The appeal invites volunteer help to implement safer infrastructure.
Donald Kaul surveys the Palin surprise quit as Alaska governor and the national fallout, weighing the Good Bad and Ugly motives. He notes personal strains, questions future ambitions, and compares state political chaos from California to Illinois, hinting at broader media spectacle.
The Ottawa Herald invites readers to share views on how to contact the newspaper. The message outlines methods to reach the office by mail phone or email and explains forum submission guidelines for timely responses.
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