Quote of the Day from Rosenthal on hearing opponents
Editorial page editor Andy Rosenthal of The New York Times in 2007 cautions that refusing to listen to ideological opponents is a huge error. He argues open dialogue prevents polarization and fosters understanding.
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Ottawa street markers show city character with paint and pride
Ottawa University and high school students recently painted 325 historic cement street markers around campus in black and gold and red and white. These corner stones, cast in 1945 by Orval M. Staneart, remain a low cost postwar feature that complements green and white signs while inviting volunteers to adopt and refresh markers.
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Islamic extremism alive in the U S
The Ottawa Herald opinion piece argues Islamic extremism is a real global threat highlighted by the Fort Hood shootings. It links past attacks to current fears, condemns political correctness, and cites filmmaker Roland Emmerich and Theo van Gogh as examples of backlash fears. Tommy Felts, day news editor, signs off.
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Tommy Felts
The
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Letters on vaccines, polio memories, and a city concert
A Friday Readers Forum letter recalls polio school vaccination programs and eye exams from the 1930s. The writer praises school based health services, notes insurance gaps, and urges continued preventive care. He also praises a Phantoms of the Opry benefit concert in Ottawa Municipal Auditorium, recommends attending the January show, and reflects on memories tied to old time country music.
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