Editors defend journalists thriving freely abroad
Robert Leger of the Springfield News-Leader argues that condemning murders and intimidation of foreign journalists should not be paired with jailing American reporters for doing their jobs. He warns against hypocrisy in press freedom.
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Free concerts unite Ottawa community with musical nights
Ottawa residents are invited to two free music events this week. City Band led by Chris Reynolds performs at 7 p.m. at City Park Gazebo near Main and Park streets, with a hope for more children next week. Suzuki Strings directed by Alice Joy Lewis offers multiple performances at Carnegie Cultural Center tonight and Ottawa University Chapel tomorrow and next week, with donations encouraged.
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English Only Sign Sparks Philadelphia Debate on Immigration
Philadelphia considers a sign at Gene’s Steaks reading This is America when ordering speak English. Civil rights advocates call it discriminatory. owner Joseph Vento argues it helps immigrants learn English. President Bush has urged assimilation and learning English as the common language.
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Decline and War Debates Shape View on Iraq Policy
A reader challenges optimistic White House framing of Iraq gains, citing facts on GDP costs and ongoing combat tours. The author notes personal concern over a nephew scheduled for a second Iraq Afghanistan tour and questions the moral basis of supporting a puppet government under the current president.
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Readers' Forum Letter Decries War Support in Franklin County
The writer argues that the White House and Congress have lost the battle for America's soul, asserting Franklin County Kansas is deeply Republican yet Democrats are a despised minority. The piece contends the GOP will lose political base as war support shapes public sentiment and party loyalty.
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