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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 2004
Page
2
Ronald K L Collins of the First Amendment Center argues that genuine free speech protections must shield even offended speakers and listeners. The quote stresses that the First Amendment safeguards both sides in affronts, ensuring robust debate.
The Franklin County Commission adopts a proactive tilt with hiring a county counselor creating an HR unit a nuisance ordinance and an emergency preparedness director. Voters face four candidates in the 3rd District with Morgan and DeJulio favored for the seats while Taylor seeks a second term.
Guest editorials present reader opinions on topics. views vary by contributor and do not necessarily reflect The Herald or its editorial staff.
The author argues the same sex marriage amendment diverts attention from economy, health care, deficits, and foreign policy. They criticize tax cuts, elderly drug plans, and the Iraq war, asserting marriage issues matter less than federal policy and that marriage should be state governed.
A reader laments a community allowing accusations against a mother after her son’s death caused by a drunk driver. The writer highlights the driver’s name being protected, praises The Ottawa Herald for reporting the facts, and urges awareness to save lives.
A local resident urges re election of Sheriff Davis arguing his veteran experience, management skill, and proven law enforcement record. The writer criticizes opponents, referencing earlier Herald remarks on the proposed jail and urging continuity in leadership.
A reader defends Rick Croucher against editors, praising his eight outstanding achievement awards and 26 commendations, and urging editorial staff to speak with him before forming opinions. The letter claims his opponent uses attacks and flyers, notes signs stolen and recovered, and emphasizes Croucher's qualifications, ethics, and potential long service to Franklin County.
A letter praising Pat Apple for Kansas Senate, highlighting his service as Miami County Commissioner, USD 416 board member for three terms, and Apple Electric owner. It opposes opponent Caryn Tyson, noting Tyson registered to vote in March and arguing it undermines commitment.
On September 12 1998 Staci Griffin recalls her son Steffan’s life before tragedy struck in a fatal drunk driving crash. The incident underscores the illegality of driving while impaired and of leaving the scene of a crash.
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