Prison system’s ban should have been nixed
It is important for the public, not just law enforcement professionals, to gain insight into the thinking of those who commit heinous crimes. How often have we heard murderers described by friends, co-workers and neighbors as “normal” people? Learning what makes them different may — just may — provide some safeguards against them. After domestic terrorist Timothy McVeigh appeared in a television interview in 2000, federal prison officials barred death row inmates from giving face-to-face interviews with reporters. McVeigh later was executed for the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing that killed 168 people. Last week, the Supreme Court turned down a case involving another federal death row inmate who wanted to grant an interview to a reporter. The effect of the high court’s action is to uphold the prison system’s ban on such interviews. While we can understand the reasoning of those who do not want such interviews to be held, we believe the court was in error.
» Full StoryWhy not let voters weigh in on upper limit?
The city of Truman has put itself in an interesting situation thanks to council members’ tepid — to say the least — approach to a proposed fire hall additio.
» Full StoryPoliticians should pay price for spending spree
During February, the federal government spent money it does not have at the rate of nearly $5.5 million a minute. That works out to the price of a reasonably nice new home every second.
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A neat idea for kids
We view as clever and safety-conscious the effort by local elementary schools, the city of Fairmont, local police, Community Ed and Rec, and local volunteers to institute “walking buses” in tow.
Bill of Rights protects individuals’ freedoms
Ask high school graduates whether the Bill of Rights governs cities and states and most of those who paid attention during civics class will answer, “Of course.” But the U.S. Supreme Court is pondering that very question.
» Full StoryTime seems opportune for school building plan
The Fairmont Area school board has put before voters a $15 million question: Should the district build an addition at Five Lakes Elementary and close William Budd School? We believe the answer should be a resounding yes.
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