Election mix up in Kansas primary sparks questions on ballots
Editorial notes a July primary mishap at Light of the World Christian Center in Topeka where incorrect ballots cast for the 52nd District GOP race left Shanti Gandhi ahead by 45 to 46 votes. A special ballot recast by 243 voters confirmed the lead, with no legal challenge planned. The piece criticizes Kris Kobach over voter ID zeal and calls for clearer election guidance.
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Reader Forum on Death by Own Action and Moral Responsibility
Daryl McNabb, pastor of Peniel Bible Church in Waverly, argues that self harm is a preventable tragedy tied to selfishness and sin. He cites Hebrews 9 27 Romans 6 23 and Exodus 20 13 to urge youths toward Christ, warning preachers and peers against minimizing pain through excuses.
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Political Rhetoric and Comparison to Hitler
A reader contrasts a friend’s label of President Obama with Adolf Hitler. The note argues Hitler’s early years boosted Germany’s economy, while Obama allegedly harms the U.S. The writer expresses preference for a strong national leader like Romney and urges patriotism.
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Obama the cool president or circus wizard of Oz
Syndicated columnist Susan Stamper Brown questions Barack Obama s cool image noting his Ray Ban sunglasses and star wattage obsession while contrasting real world issues like Afghanistan unemployment debt and rising prices with his media driven persona. The piece likens him to Oz and urges steadier leadership.
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