Quote of the Day on First Amendment dissent
Steven H. Shiffrin of Cornell Law School argues that the First Amendment protects romantics and dissenters who break from classical forms, enabling unorthodox ideas to flourish in society. The remark, from 1990, highlights the role of dissent in liberal democracy and artistic innovation.
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Editorial Faulty Forward Emotions hijackers strike again
The Ottawa Herald notes how internet hoaxes impersonating leaders such as Kevin Rudd spread fear after tragedies like Fort Hood. Local residents forwarded the message, which falsely claimed Muslims must abandon culture, a hoax traced to older Georgia columns. It urges readers to resist spreading such anonymous emails and to uphold diversity and common sense.
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Chickens with personalities and memories in a cozy tale
A nostalgic, first person piece recounts pet chickens and birds from Bantams Crip Gypsie Boots and Buddy. It notes their personalities, quirks, and interactions with family, pets, and even a neighborhood swing. The author encourages others to try keeping chickens.
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Background on chickens from a Herald letter
In a letter to the Herald dated November 7, a writer defends poultry knowledge against Bob Brenner, recounting childhood 4-H experiences with White Leghorn and White Rock chicks, family egg and milk trades, and insights on rooster versus hen terminology.
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Readers' Forum letters on chickens payday loans and city development
A Readers' Forum letter discusses old practice terms for chickens, suburban zoning, and a nephew’s memory of family chickens. It also defends payday lenders in Ottawa, criticizes bank overdraft fees, addresses vehicle repossessions and license tags, questions a bank president's political ties, and urges city planners to fill empty downtown buildings with needed businesses.
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