Quote of the Day by Ignazio Silone from 1950
The line presents liberty as the ability to doubt err, explore, and resist all authorities across literature art philosophy religion society and politics, reflecting Silone the Italian novelist’s enduring view on freedom and inquiry.
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University of Kansas must release athletic director contract details
After an eight month legal fight the University of Kansas and its athletic corporation were ordered to disclose athletic director Lew Perkins’ contract. The record shows a 1.3 million dollar tax free retention payment through 2009 plus a 25 thousand dollar annual bonus and perks including club memberships and season tickets. The case highlighted open records under Kansas law and the public interest in transparency.
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University of Kansas
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Lawrence Journal-World
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Douglas County
Jack Murphy
Lawrence
Robert Hemenway
Sunflower State
Reader Forum letters to The Ottawa Herald
Readers are invited to submit hand signed letters with address and phone number to Reader Forum, The Ottawa Herald, 104 S. Cedar, Ottawa, KS 66067 or via email to letters ottawaherald.com. Submissions must be under 400 words and may be edited for space.
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Tim Millbern
Negativity Won't Improve Party Relationships
Gary Sillett, a pressman for The Ottawa Herald, argues that Mark Morrisey's hostile liberal critique harms political relationships. He urges unity, condemns negativism, and urges support for national leadership, war effort, and American ideals despite partisan lines.
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Wealth and votes collide in a voter’s weary screed
A reader vents frustration as election season nears, mocking politicians who promise change while detailing private wealth and multiple luxury properties. The letter questions tax positions and the practicality of closing loopholes, ending with a skeptical note about the middle class.
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Maine
Helmet safety and fair taxation echo in rider advocacy
A veteran cyclist argues for universal fair taxes and stresses the life saving value of modern bicycle helmets. He notes helmets now are lightweight, afford better protection, and urges parents to require childrens wear while recounting a near fatal hit where his helmet saved him.
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