Editorial Keeps out: Court overturns sodomy laws
The Supreme Court’s 6 3 ruling overturns Texas sodomy statutes criminalizing private consensual same sex acts. It underscores privacy and minority rights, noting nine states still ban such conduct. Dissenters argued privacy isn’t guaranteed, but the majority affirms liberty within the home.
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Editorial argues resisting new Kansas sales tax rules
Duane Schrag argues in The Chanute Tribune that July 1 changes would tax by destination, not store location, risking collapse of Internet tax moratorium. He urges noncompliance until legislature fixes flaws, noting state revenue loss and uneven existing rules while calling for a united stance on interstate taxation.
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Pregnancy crime ruling sparks abortion reporting debate
Martin Hawver notes Attorney General Phill Kline proposes that abortions for unmarried girls under 16 must be reported as evidence of crime. The plan risks creating a new pre pregnancy crime and targets abortion providers, while social services and law enforcement would handle the broader issue of youth sexual activity and justice. Hawver’s analysis suspects political aims over child protection.
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Hillbilly versus citybilly across the United States
A provocative critique argues that urban elites in California and New York City foster an US versus them attitude, portraying rural areas like West Virginia Kansas Alabama Mississippi and more as parasites draining national funds while Hollywood promotes stereotypes of hillbillies and a corrupt insider culture. The piece condemns depictions of rural life in film and TV as a broader cultural conflict.
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Readers view on minions and screenwriters sparks forum flare
A reader letter condemns Hollywood writers while praising servicemen, suggesting punitive exile in a forest and decrying slander. The writer, James W. Jennings, cites national pride and questions freedom of speech amid wartime sacrifice.
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