Quote of the Day on freedom and ideas
Eric Moon former president of the American Library Association in 1999 notes that freedom for one’s own ideas is widely accepted while freedom for ideas one detests is hard to sell. The remark contrasts personal liberty with tolerance for dissent.
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Community colleges adapt with wind energy programs in Kansas
Editorial highlights Cloud County Community College adding a Wind Energy Technology program, expanding from four students to 110 with 50 waiting. Meridian Way Wind Farm and Smoky Hills project nearby illustrate growing demand for wind tech workers, amid Siemens Energy expansion and Kansas’s strong wind potential.
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Freedom to Read Foundation marks 40th anniversary
On July 12 the Freedom to Read Foundation celebrates 40 years of safeguarding First Amendment freedoms in libraries and schools. Founded by librarians, lawyers and others, the group provides legal resources, backs court victories restoring access to books, and defends free inquiry and public access to information in libraries nationwide.
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Beautification praise from Pomona reader
Carole Hopkins thanks city workers and volunteers for the flower planters and city beautification efforts. She praises the visible results, notes appreciation from residents and visitors, and encourages continued care for the town’s appearance.
Media bias and Palin attacks spark outrage and debate
Floyd and Mary Beth Brown argue liberal media distortion and anti Palin rhetoric taint coverage since 2008. They cite Letterman, CBS, Times, MSNBC figures and Obama praise, claiming fabricated jobs data and celebrity focus mislead the public, urging objective reporting and accountability.
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Community News Request to Ottawa Herald Readers
The Ottawa Herald invites readers to share views via FAX at 785 242 9420. Community Connections welcomes letters, comments, and local insights for publication in the community news section.
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