Thursday, September 24, 2009
Are you confused by politics? Tired of hearing empty rhetoric streaming from the 24-hour cable news cycle and our own publicly elected officials? Are you worried you’re not hearing all sides of the debate?
If so, The Kansan Opinion Desk is here to help with a new weekly column we like to call “Politically Correct.” Let me explain.
Whether you are a Democrat or Republican, liberal or conservative, or something in between, “Politically Correct” gives you the chance to hear from all sides of the political spectrum. It is your weekly dose of everything politics.
Joining us from the left is Ben Cohen, writer of “Liberal Loudmouth,” from the right is Chet Compton, writer of “The Right Idea,” and from the middle is Dan Thompson, writer of “The Lawrencian.”
Do you have something to say? “Politically Correct” doesn’t stop at the newsstands — keep the discussion going at Kansan.com. There you can join the debate and even vote for your favorite writer of the week. Tell us who you think is politically correct.
Let’s work together to find out what matters most to KU students.
But wait, there’s more! If your appetite for politics still hasn’t been satisfied, then be sure to tune in to the “Politically Correct” podcast. Join Ben, Chet and Dan as they continue the debate, respond to online comments and much more.
For “Politically Correct” to be a success, we need your help. If you have a topic you want to be discussed, please e-mail us at pc@kansan.com. Include a brief summary of your chosen topic as well as your name, year and hometown.
Politics are confusing, and we here at the Opinion Desk want to help. So please, help us help you by e-mailing us your ideas.
— — Michael Holtz for The Kansan Opinion Desk
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Opinion Desk: Add to political discussion
Does a National Merit Finalist Scholar KU student deserve to keep his full ride scholarship after he has been convicted of crimes, is a known alcohol and drug abuser, attempted suicide more than once, been in rehab more than once, hacked into computers more than once, even a KU student transcript, vandalized property. Also against college honor code of conduct written term papers, done homework, all in trade for more drugs, and even more things? Is that what KU is all about? This guy wants to be a doctor. If all true, and indeed it is all true, he cannot and should not be a doctor or allowed to be a doctor.
Student in question M.A.M.
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