Kansas seeks tougher penalties for repeat DUI offences
A Kansas Senate subcommittee advanced a bill to tighten penalties for repeat drunken driving offenders. It would require longer jail terms, breathalyzer refusal penalties, and permanent license revocation for fifth-time offenders. Backed by Mothers Against Drunk Driving, the measure aims to deter repeat DUI and reduce crash deaths.
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Abortion Debate and Founding Fathers Clash Over Religion
A 3/3 RF contributor argues against anti abortion activists by invoking the Good Book and Roe v Wade. The piece contends abortion rights reflect secularism, cites Kinsey and historical risks to women, and calls for removing fundamentalist influence on society and medicine.
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Bush breaks campaign pledge on emissions limits
Duane Schrag argues George W Bush promised mandatory emissions cuts but now backs softer lines. The piece contrasts Bush with Al Gore, cites White House stance on CO2 as nonpollutant, and warns of rising CO2, power plant and vehicular emissions, climate impacts, and disease risks.
We Should Mind Our Own Problems and Your Government
The column argues citizens have limited power beyond Election Day and should focus on local influence. It praises President George W. Bush for pursuing his stated goals and rejects daily meddling in national policy. It warns against overreaching by media and interest groups and urges patience with welfare-state reform. If a concern seems urgent, ask if it will matter 15 years from now.
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