Editorial on risky adventurers and meaningful risks
An editorial criticizes reckless stunts by youths linked to fatal and injurious accidents in Lorain Amherst and Elyria while praising purposeful daring like Mark Wellman’s Yosemite climb. It argues risk must serve a goal and urges accountability, urging more people to pursue meaningful challenges rather than danger to bystanders.
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Congress launches assault on freedom in schools debate
A reader condemns a Congress bill to post the Ten Commandments in public schools and argues schools should teach moral values alongside evolution. He claims the measure is a freedom issue and urges discipline in homes and schools.
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Debate on corporal punishment and media influence in society
A reader argues against banning physical discipline in schools citing Proverbs and blaming modern media for lack of respect and rising teen violence. The letter urges proactive parental monitoring, public advocacy, and fear of moral decline if the nation moves away from religious values.
End of Camelot as JFK Jr Mortally Falls
Washington columnist Sandy Grady reflects on the death of JFK Jr and the national outpouring. He notes media coverage, public grief, and the fading Kennedy mystique, questioning whether Camelot truly ends with John John’s death and recalling past Kennedy moments.
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Lottery's Costs and Joys The Debate on State Gambling
William A. Rusher weighs legalized lotteries against drawbacks such as regressive taxes and compulsive gambling. He argues lotteries fund education, but mostly enrich state treasuries, while offering a harmless, fantasy-filled escape for players. He cautions against nanny state overreach and notes odds are remote yet appealing for imagination.
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