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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 2006
Page
2
A 1906 remark by Mark Twain extols two forces bringing light to the world. He cites the sun in the heavens and the Associated Press operating on the ground as parallel sources of illumination and information.
Candidates at Franklin County argued English should be the official language of Kansas and the United States, reflecting strong patriotism and anti immigration sentiment. The piece contends the move lacks substance and risks excluding multilingual speakers, noting English dominance already guides most business and governance while urging broader language inclusion.
The Ottawa Herald explains that Letters to the Editor reflect writers opinions and research, with authors identified at letter end. It invites readers to respond in the Readers' Forum to challenge opinions or stated facts for robust discussion.
Wendell Barker, Franklin County resident and former county attorney, analyzes crime data from 2005 showing 249 burglaries, 793 thefts, and 47 motor vehicle thefts in Franklin County and nearby cities versus Geary County. He argues current law enforcement priorities misalign with burglary and theft patterns and calls for public discussion on jail populations and enforcement funding.
Rich Lowry argues that Democrats overemphasize diplomacy with North Korea while ignoring the regime's resilience. He criticizes six party talks, notes Pyongyang's cheating on past agreements, and calls for pressure on Pyongyang, tighter shipping inspections, and a tougher nuclear deterrent to force regime collapse.
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