Readers weigh in on voting habits and debates responses
The Herald poll collects reader views on straight ticket voting, ebook readers versus physical books, and impressions of the presidential debate. Respondents name party leanings, reading preferences, and opinions on who won the debate, with diverse perspectives across multiple individuals.
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Reader Forum Lays Out Election Ideology Clash
The writer contrasts Mitt Romney as a moderate conservative with Barack Obama as liberal and socialist. He condemns wealth redistribution and calls for personal responsibility, fairness, and support for the needy without claiming others’ earnings. The piece ends with a social commentary and a personal signoff from the Rev. Dr. Jim Stigall in Ottawa.
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Feuerborn voting record shows multiple tax and policy votes
Project Vote Smart reports Kansas State Representative Bill Feuerborn D Garnett backed the 18 percent tax increase the second largest in state history and opposed gun photo ID requirements in public buildings. He also voted against 2011 2012 budget plans, in state tuition equity for undocumented students, lower income tax rates, spending limits, and other measures including union dues for political activity and teacher employment incentives.
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In Dire Straits and The Herald Editorial Page
Columnists Mike Royko and Charney Reese are long gone Yet the reader laments the slow pace of processing the editorial page and seeks faster navigation through the remaining columns and notes about the paper’s current editorials.
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Debates Reflections and Political Shifts in Kansas
A reader recalls past Obama Obama Romney dynamics noting Romney’s shift toward moderate Republican stances in Kansas amid debates on economy and foreign policy. He highlights Romney agreeing with Obama’s positions while aiming to frame them as his own ideas.
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Domestic Violence Awareness Month Declared in Kansas
Kansas Gov Sam Brownback endorsed Domestic Violence Awareness Month by signing a state declaration. KCSDV marks 30 years of service with over 100 trainings affecting 2 800 people and more than 3 700 hotline inquiries. Community action urged with hot line 888 END ABUSE and donations to local programs.
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