Freedom of the press as bulwark of liberty quoted
George Mason, a U.S. statesman in 1776, stated that freedom of the press is one of liberty’s greatest bulwarks and cannot be restrained except by despotic governments.
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 2008
Page
3
George Mason, a U.S. statesman in 1776, stated that freedom of the press is one of liberty’s greatest bulwarks and cannot be restrained except by despotic governments.
The Star-Ledger editorial in Newark argues Ralph Nader, at 74, pursued a defiant presidential bid that damaged Al Gore, aiding George W. Bush in Florida and the 2000 election. It casts Nader as narcissistic, delusional, and responsible for later policy backsliding.
Opinion pieces are published to present diverse perspectives for readers. The Herald notes views expressed are not official positions of the paper or editor.
A list of U S senators representatives and state officials in Kansas with office addresses phone numbers and web or email contact forms. Names include Pat Roberts Sam Brownback Nancy Boyda Kathleen Sebelius Pat Apple Derek Schmidt Tom Holland Bill Feuerborn Joe Humerickhouse and Bill Otto with respective Kansas Capitol and district office details.
U S representative Nancy Boyda describes a border visit to San Ysidro, notes heavy traffic, RFID concerns, and calls for improved employment verification. She warns against immigration system anarchy and cites technology, inspections, and border patrol challenges along the San Diego border segment.
An Ottawa Herald report cites AP data showing 1 in 100 U S adults behind bars with disparities by race and gender. It notes higher black and minority incarceration, mentions 176000 illegals stopped at the border in 2007, and ends with missing figures.
The speaker notes two Iraqis were recently detained while attempting illegal entry and questions the promised border fence. They ask about vigilante groups and a U S border patrol, urging protection as they worry about national decline and urge decisive action.
A county official states that concerns of residents outweigh allegiance to local governance. He explains dodging hearings on the Jed Hermreck road bill, citing Franklin County Commission’s approval to grant a road for gravel price, and asserts citizens deserve fair treatment and adherence to rules.
The policy invites readers to submit letters of up to 250 words to the Readers' Forum. Include name, address, and daytime phone number. Letters may be edited for length and clarity. Readers are limited to one letter per month. Form letters, poems, consumer complaints, or business testimonials will not be printed.
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