Death Penalty Must Be Carefully Considered If There Was Ever a Case Where the Death Hook Shootings Occur

Opinion 127th Year, Number 14 Thursday, April 4, 2013 Death penalty must be carefully considered If there was ever a case where the death Hook shootings occur. After the fact, it does penalty must be carefully considered, it is the little good. Even if Holmes were found insane one taking shape in Colorado right now. by the court, can you imagine there were any Prosecutors are deciding whether to pursue circumstances where they would allow him the death penalty in the case of James Hol- back into society? What good would rehabili- mes, who is accused of 166 counts of murder tation do. and attempted murder in last year’s theater This isn’t Holmes’ only method of defense. shooting in Aurora. The prosecution has rejected an offer by the Colorado has been on something of a lib- defendant to plead guilty and accept life in eral binge lately, passing laws legalizing prison. They called it a tactic designed to gen- marijuana and making movements toward al- erate publicity. lowing same-sex unions. However, the death Society has a right to protect itself from penalty still exists in Colorado. The state has those who would harm it. Crimes like mass executed just one person (in 1997), and there shootings are incredibly harmful to society are three people sitting on death row now, but beyond the victims and their immediate fami- it remains an option. lies. How many people stayed away from the The death penalty is something that should movies after Aurora? How many parents kept never be imposed lightly. It is the extreme and their kids home from school after Columbine? final measure of punishment available under How many schools have tried to become for- the law, and should only be enacted in the tresses after Sandy Hook. These terrorist acts most extreme of cases and should be carefully rip at the very fabric of our way of life. Legislative News By considered in every case. We must do all we can to try and prevent Notes of interest The problem in this case comes from the these crimes without infringing on the free- Ward defense, which has said in court documents doms of law abiding citizens, but when one Some quick notes of interest: day. We do not return until May 8. I Cassidy that it may plan to pursue an insanity defense. happens, what then? No punishment will Senate Bill 68 passed the House – get to come back two days in April 120th State Representative Most states as well as the federal courts have bring back those who died, but society must that should mean that we can get to work with the Appropriations been reluctant to order executions for the still mete out punishment. our CDL license renewals at our lo- Committee to finalize the budget forward to Northwest Kansas. I will mentally ill and are more likely to order treat- The death penalty is not the only option in cal courthouse in the near future. bill. This has been a long session. I be out in the district several times in This week the House passed a have not had the opportunity to be April and you can always contact ment. However, the time when mental health this or any other case, but it should remain bill allowing drug screenings for home very often and I am looking me at [email protected]. treatment benefits society in cases like this is one of the options. the beneficiaries of welfare and un- before something like the Aurora or Sandy –Kevin Bottrell employment benefits if there is a reasonable suspicion of drug usage. Photo Policy The goal is to help welfare and un- employment benefit recipients reen- The Saint Francis Herald and We cannot return photos un- Casey’s Comments By ter the workforce and find sustain- Bird City Times wants to empha- less you submit a self-addressed, Casey able employment. Benefits for chil- size photos of people doing things stamped envelope with clear in- Baseball and spring have a Ruth Ann Steinhagen. She went McCormick dren of recipients who test positive in the community. If you know of structions for return. Other photos great deal in common. It’s prob- to as many games as possible at would continue to be paid through an event or new happening that submitted may be picked up at ably no coincidence that they be- Wrigley Field to watch and adore [email protected] a third-party payee who also would we should attend, please call 332- our office within two weeks. After gin at the same time. Waitkus and even decorated her have to submit to a drug test. 3162. that, they will be disposed of. As Mother Nature sheds her bedroom as a shrine to the ball After producing a rifle she shot The House passed a bill this past Please be sure to allow a couple Laser prints of photos which dry blanket of winter and life player. the man in the chest and knelt by week updating concealed-carry of days’ notice so we can be there. have run in The Herald or Times begins to appear once more, so But when he was traded to the the wounded body to hold the laws to allow for transfers from oth- Space in the paper is limited are available, first come, first each new season of baseball Philadelphia Phillies Miss Stein- hand of her favorite player. er states that meet or exceed license and so is the time of our staff, so served. Special-order laser prints starts. Hope springs eternal, even hagen could not stand Waitkus Consequently, he lived and she requirements in Kansas. we may not be able to get to every of photos will be available at $3 for Chicago Cub fans. not wearing a Cub’s uniform. was sent to a mental hospital for An important issue that is a great event. Because space is so limited. each. An interesting story came to In 1949 when the Phillies came three years. Waitkus eventually example of how conference com- we cannot run team or group pho- my attention. When the 1984 to town she found out they were returned to play for Philadelphia mittees work: Last week, the Sen- tos, any pictures of people lined up movie The Natural, with Robert staying at the Edgewater Beach and helped his team reach the ate approved S Sub HB2052, a bill or of people passing checks, certifi- Honor Roll pennant that year. Redford, was made most knew Hotel. Ruth Ann reserved her own concerning guns in public buildings cates and the like. (We will always New and renewed: Heidi Tice, Ruth Ann Steinhagen, after it was based on a 1952 book by room and sent a note to Waitkus that would require school boards try to make room for a story about St. Francis; Cynthia Bancroft, being released, went on to live Bernard Malamud. But did you saying she needed to meet with to either allow concealed carry in any of these events, however.) Plano, Texas; Marvin Orth, St a “normal” life of obscurity in know that the story was true? him on an urgent matter. school, provide extensive security We do run wedding and engage- Francis; Roger Orth, St. Francis; Chicago. She died last Dec. 29 In the late 1940s the Cubs had Of course he went to her room measures or get a four year ex- ment pictures and “mug” shots Butch Ewing, St. Francis; Dolo- at the age of 83 with few remem- a talented first baseman named and she had him sit in a chair. emption by adopting an alternative with stories and obituaries, when res Wiley, St. Francis; Good Sa- bering her bizarre story. Eddie Waitkus. He had many Next the young lady walked to security plan. The House version they are provided to us. Please maritan Village, St. Francis; Ron So how’s that for “the rest of fans in Chicago, but none was the closet to get a “surprise for of this legislation, HB 2055, ex- remember that we need a clear, O’Leary, Topeka; Jake Trembly, the story?” Play ball! more devoted than 19-year-old him.” empts school districts from this re- sharp picture. Dark or fuzzy prints Cozad, Neb. quirement. Both bills allow school will not work. boards to permit employees with concealed-carry licenses to bring Hangin’ With Marge By weapons into schools regardless of whether the school is posted to Margaret prohibit guns. The House can ei- Making My Own Hand Lotion Bucholtz GOD SAYS ther agree to the Senate version or They profess that they know God; I am sure most of you have anywhere else. [email protected] request a conference committee to heard of the website Pinterest. If As luck would have it, I wore discuss the differences and support but in works they deny him, being you are a member of it you have myself out talking about it and was having another baby.) its own position. found that it is the most time- slept through any town that might It wasn’t vitamin D oil it was This week is going to be a very abominable, and disobedient, and consuming thing since Facebook. have had a Dollar Store. Of course supposed to be a tube of Vitamin difficult week. I believe that we will unto every good work reprobate. I, for one, was shown what it was he pretended that he forgot about D lotion. With just the one little try to pass a budget and a tax plan about by one of my daughters-in- needing to stop and shop.

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