Adams Quote on Religion and Government Dread
The statement by John Adams in 1812 asserts that interference by the national government with religion is the utmost fear. It reflects early American concerns about church and state boundaries and the protection of religious liberty.
Beef checkoff debate grows over marketing and control
The beef industry backs marketing campaigns funded by a $1 per head checkoff created decades ago and upheld by the Supreme Court as government speech. Critics seek broader producer input, periodic votes, and greater direction to improve country of origin labeling and overall impact.
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Guest Editorials Reflect Reader Voices for The Herald
Opinion pieces from guest editors present diverse viewpoints on local issues. Readers are reminded that these views may not reflect The Herald or its editorial stance.
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End of oil era and cosmic doomsday fears mixed in column
Charley Reese argues that doom from volcanoes meteors or a contracting universe is outweighed by human action. He urges practical steps like conservation, education, peace, and compassion, calling for a shift from fossil fuels and inequality toward a better world.
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Church as punishment for prisoners outruns benefits
Lawyer Sean Carter argues against sentencing offenders to church as a cure for overcrowded prisons, noting constitutional concerns and risks of entanglement with religion, while proposing secular alternatives like family reunions to curb jail crowding. He cites Judge Caperton of Kentucky and critiques from the ACLU.
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