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Public posting of juvenile sex offender data debated in Illinois
A juvenile court focused approach favors rehabilitation over public registration. A Illinois Supreme Court case considers balancing Juvenile Court Act secrecy with sex offender laws regarding a 12 year old who assaulted two 7 year olds. Public posting risks victimization of youths and harassment of offenders, urging local police access only.
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Illinois Supreme Court
Juvenile Court Act
Voice Or THE READER Don't trample civil liberties in pursuit of security
A reader warns against sweeping Homeland Security plans that resemble Hoover era snooping. The letter argues for including FBI and CIA, avoiding internal overreach, and stresses rebuilding trust through global cooperation to improve security and humanitarian outreach.
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Edgar J. Hoover
Washington
FBI
CIA
United Nations
Homeland Security
Hoover
Dog reunion thanks readers for Teddy’s safe return
A 13 year old dog named Teddy disappeared July 5 after fireworks frightened him. Three days later he was found nine miles away. The family thanks strangers who called tips, radio stations, agencies, and especially Ann Warner and family who gave Teddy shelter before his homecoming.
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Teddy
Ann Warner
Vera Bedwell Puppies Abandonment Sparks Reader Anger
A reader condemns the owners who dumped Vera Bedwell's puppies. The writer uses charged terms to describe the offenders and proposes a harsh punishment, arguing that cruelty to animals deserves strong public rebuke and consequences.
Bush labeled intellectual lightweight in harsh critique
A rival labeled George W. Bush an intellectual lightweight and bumpkin from Texas, accusing him of relying on his father, wealth, and Texas cronies to propel his rise. The speaker contrasts Bush’s perceived stumble with Tony Blair’s poised answers on stage in May, questioning Bush’s grasp of Africa.
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Congress
George W. Bush
Texas
Cheney & Co
G.W
Tony Blair
Britain
Notic
Bumpkin
Blair
Africa
Government over private power urged in Bush era critique
Fort Worth readers are reminded that privatization and deregulation have mixed results. The piece cites Bush’s SEC funding request, roles of government to curb corporate greed, and a historic view from Theodore Roosevelt and J. P. Morgan era. It argues for strong public oversight and vigilance as essential to liberty.
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Bush
Wall Street
Securities and Exchange Commission
SEC
House
CNN
Lou Dobbs
J.P. Morgan
Western Union
Pullman Car Company
Aetna Insurance
General Electric
Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore Rex
Edmund Morris
Roosevelt
Morgan’s
John D. Rockefeller
Standard Oil
U.S
U.S. Postal Service, Savings and Loans
Texas
Sam Rayburn
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