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- Death toll from Oklahoma City tornado climbs to 51, expected to rise May 20, 2013 · 14 comments
- When furniture turned into art: Wendell Castle's KU connection May 19, 2013 · 8 comments
- Gas prices approach record highs May 18, 2013 · 42 comments
- Letter: Moral choice May 12, 2013 · 67 comments
- On the street: Would you rather have a lower income tax and higher sales tax, or lower sales tax and higher income tax? May 17, 2013 · 40 comments
- Blog: As Legislature remains deadlocked, Brownback in Chicago touting tax cuts May 20, 2013 · 23 comments
- Opinion: Benghazi triggers a major credibility crisis May 18, 2013 · 66 comments
- KU makes sudden change in Statehouse presence May 20, 2013 · 14 comments
- Legislature makes no progress; Brownback leaves state to tout tax cuts May 20, 2013 · 6 comments
- Blog: As planners debate Menards project, new study finds retail vacancy rate at 7.2 percent citywide May 20, 2013 · 21 comments
- KU makes sudden change in Statehouse presence May 20, 2013
- Free State softball draws Derby first May 20, 2013
- For Kansas basketball, recruiting never ceases May 20, 2013
- Volunteers help move Lawrence institution — Theatre Lawrence May 19, 2013
- Tornado watch issued for Franklin County; hazardous weather possible for Lawrence May 20, 2013
- Two Topeka men shot in Lawrence early Sunday morning; police seeking persons of interest May 19, 2013
- Summer job outlook good, not great May 20, 2013
- Daytripper: We're in the money May 20, 2013
- Masterful gardens May 20, 2013
- Expanding rooftop garden at KU Union provides herbs, vegetables for campus May 16, 2013
Duel begins over concealed carry in public buildings
Well, a lot more than 30 people die per day because of firearms in the States. By all causes, though, around 6,700 people die per day in this country (2,468,435 died in 2010). In all, 0.45% of deaths are the result or homocide by firearm. Around 0.5% is the result of suicide by firearm. Compare this to 1.6% of deaths resulting from drug use, 1% resulting from alcohol related causes, and a whopping 4.9% resulting from all accidents (not all numbers are cumulative, as some overlap).
Hep B and HIV (combined) kill more than firearms.
February 26, 2013 at 1:38 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Former police sergeant's federal lawsuit against city alleges racial discrimination, wrongful termination
Well, a couple potential points:
1) As the higher ranking officer, the expectations for conduct were higher for then-sergeant Monroe than for officer Sarna
2) Perhaps Mr. Monroe should have resigned/offered to resign immediately when the allegations came out rather than taking his chances. We don't know for certain that Sarna was offered any opportunites that Mr. Monroe was not, only that Mr. Monroe was ultimately fired
Nevertheless, a bit of an unfortunate story. I personally believe that, while Mr. Monroe's offences may have been more minor than Mr. Sarna's, demotion/termination is the appropriate course of action when ethics are compromised in the manner they were.
February 19, 2013 at 7:39 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Lawrence man charged with rape, aggravated indecent liberities involving teenage girl
'He is in the United States without legal documents'
I believe they call that being in the country illegally. An illegal immigrant. As a legal immigrant, I respect the law and have followed immigration policies. Those who violate the law to reach the US have already shown an unwillingness to follow her laws, IMHO.
Back to the main topic, though, what a horrible story. I hope that the girl recovers physically and emotionally. If this man is guilty of these and other offenses, as hinted, I hope that he spends many years behind bars.
January 31, 2013 at 6:07 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Letter: Tax calculations
You obviously have never looked at the US budget. If we had not gone to war under Bush, we would still have 1.3T deficits because of 1) runaway spending and 2) lack of entitlement reform.
December 19, 2012 at 7:04 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Fritzel entity, not KU, will own stadiums and facilities at proposed Rock Chalk sports complex
There are a couple of Fritzel families in Lawrence. Those that I have met are fantastic folks, so I have a slightly more difficult time understanding the rancor than most. When the taxpayers start subsidizing development, though, it raises a few red flags for me.
Nevertheless, I can't imagine a more difficult community than Lawrence when deciding to develop anything.
December 13, 2012 at 7:06 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Fritzel entity, not KU, will own stadiums and facilities at proposed Rock Chalk sports complex
I think that we have a winner. Great deal for KUAC, great deal for Fritzel, ??? for the taxpayer.
December 13, 2012 at 7:02 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
State Board of Ed., District 4: Carolyn Campbell vs. Jack Wu
I was hoping that the Jack Wu website was parody, but he appears to be every bit as...ahem...interesting as his website would suggest. Wow.
Money quote: "The current public educational system in Kansas and the United States is preparing its students to be liars, crooks, thieves, murderers, and perverts.
My mission, in running for the Kansas State Board of Education, is to throw out the crap that teachers are feeding their students and replace it with healthy good for the soul knowledge from the holy scriptures." (http://www.jpwu.info/2.html)
Wow. The stupid...it burns
October 29, 2012 at 11:19 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
KU football’s GPA jump a 'big stinkin’ deal'
Kudos to Coach and the players! I would be interested in knowing the average GPA of the student body at large, as well.
June 6, 2012 at 4:14 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Four arrested in Kohl's forgery case
Just the way Mom told the story!
:D
June 3, 2012 at 11:11 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Driver of children charged with DUI
If you are still drunk at 8:30am during the week, it is time to reevaluate some lifestyle choices.
May 17, 2012 at 10:59 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )