Journal-World Editorials

Low-information vote
A sales tax question on the Nov. 4 ballot won’t be a clear referendum on the T.
J-W Editorials
October 13, 2008
Whatever message voters send to the Lawrence City Commission concerning the city’s public transit system is likely to be as unclear as the question the commission has put on the Nov. 4 ballot.
Voting rights
Perhaps the most important responsibility of government is to ensure the integrity of the vote.
J-W Editorials
October 12, 2008
There is nothing more fundamental to our democracy than the right to vote. It’s a right that should be treasured by American citizens and fiercely protected by election officials throughout the country. In recent days, a number of issues about voter registration have been raised around the country. In some areas, there have been accusations of people being falsely registered to vote.
Best fans
It’s great that students are enthusiastically cheering on the Kansas University football team, but about that one cheer …
J-W Editorials
October 11, 2008
Whether it’s in the classroom or on the athletic field, Kansas University wants to be a class act. Considerable attention has been focused recently on a “cheer” emanating from the student section at KU football games. It’s great to see those sections of Memorial Stadium packed full of enthusiastic students on a football Saturday. The noisy support of the KU students is fun and energizing for the players on the field.
Party leadership
Local political organizations no longer provide the same leadership and support they once offered.
J-W Editorials
October 10, 2008
Times certainly have changed. Years ago, the Douglas County Republican and Democratic central committees played an active and prominent role in the local election process. The committees worked hard to encourage voter registration and provided much assistance to both incumbent candidates and challengers. Various party activities generated much election interest and enthusiasm among the general public.
Creative concept
A development that takes advantage of the Kansas River could be a boon for North Lawrence and downtown.
J-W Editorials
October 9, 2008
Plans to develop a riverfront area just north of the downtown Kansas River bridge have a ways to go, but the idea has some wonderful potential. City commissioners reacted positively Tuesday night to plans to redevelop an area roughly between Johnny’s Tavern and the Kansas River. The developers envision shops and restaurants and perhaps offices and residential uses — all taking advantage of the area’s proximity to the river.
Christmas already?
Retailers are hoping for a strong holiday season, but shoppers should try to avoid a financial holiday hangover.
J-W Editorials
October 8, 2008
Wow, is it Christmas already? It used to be that the Christmas shopping didn’t get into full swing until after Thanksgiving. Now, Christmas merchandise is hitting the shelves at about the same time as Halloween costumes.
Ballot boost
Douglas County’s redesigned election ballot not only benefits voters, it also saves taxpayers some money.
J-W Editorials
October 7, 2008
By making some relatively simple changes, Douglas County Clerk Jamie Shew has created a Nov. 4 election ballot that will benefit voters in a couple of ways.
Informed votes
Before you head to the polls this year, take time to get informed about the candidates and issues on the ballot.
J-W Editorials
October 6, 2008
Both the Kansas secretary of state and the Douglas County clerk are predicting a record turnout for the Nov. 4 election. That’s great news, but it’s only part of the equation.
Legal lines
Residency requirements for officials and voters can’t be overlooked.
J-W Editorials
October 5, 2008
A prominent local couple’s change of address has raised some eyebrows as well as some valid issues about how officials screen appointees to local boards and confirm information about candidates and voters.
Passing the pork
Not even a bill that is portrayed as essential to save the American economy can gain passage without tacking on a little pork.
J-W Editorials
October 4, 2008
Americans might have more faith in the $700 billion economic bailout, rescue or whatever it should be called, if it were clear that Congress thought it was a good enough bill to pass on its own merits without the usual pork barrel measures tacked on to attract additional votes.

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