Zola on Truth Provoking Anger and Jeers
A quote from Emile Zola circa 1866 asserts that even the smallest truth would provoke anger and ridicule, reflecting the period's combative literary climate and Zola’s emerging stance on social critique.
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 2005
Page
2
A quote from Emile Zola circa 1866 asserts that even the smallest truth would provoke anger and ridicule, reflecting the period's combative literary climate and Zola’s emerging stance on social critique.
Critics argue the documents reveal the Bush administration planned war on Iraq well before attack plans. They claim the effort sought legal cover and international support while pushing a public narrative that masked deceit and manipulated public opinion. The piece condemns wartime rhetoric and questions accountability.
Dan Nagengast argues for more direct referendums and cites French and Dutch rejections of the EU constitution as evidence elites sway outcomes. He critiques free trade pacts and notes misused farm promotion funds, urging voter empowerment and governance closer to ordinary people. He identifies dangers of money and lobbyists in politics.
A former volunteer describes seven years with East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corp. and visits the Ottawa ECKAN center after three years away. They praise the facility overall but note the visitor area is small and inconvenient, with bathroom access via basement or upstairs far from handrails, and a slow elevator. They urge a restroom, handwashing, or water station without interrupting meetings.
Rich Lorenzo writes a provocative letter to the editor on June 16 that mocks blame but reveals a troubling message behind it. The piece signals how misapplied humor can mask real fear and social tension.
The Ottawa Herald prints a defense of public discussion, critiquing Mr. Lorenzo's letter as distortion. It argues the Kansas Supreme Court ordered increased school funding, notes partisan control shifts since 1986, and faults Republican leadership for ignoring court orders and delaying funding compromises.
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