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CONTACT US OPINION OTHER VIEWS PHONE: (605) 665-7811 (800) 743-2968 NEWS FAX: Iran Nuclear Deal (605) 665-1721 ADVERTISING FAX: (605) 665-0288 WEBSITE: Is Historic Accord www.yankton.net THE SACRAMENTO BEE (July 15): “Trust, but verify” is what ––––– Ronald Reagan said about arms control agreements with the old Soviet SUBSCRIPTIONS/ Union. CIRCULATION With Iran’s track record, President Barack Obama is right that the Extension 104 nuclear pact announced Tuesday must be even stricter. “This deal is [email protected] not built on trust. It is built on verification,” he said from the White CLASSIFIED ADS House. Extension 108 The agreement between Iran and six world powers led by the United [email protected] States is historic. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called it a NEWS DEPT. “historic mistake” that would allow Iran to become a “terrorist nuclear Writer’s Block Extension 114 superpower.” [email protected] Supporters, including Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California, called it a SPORTS DEPT. historic accomplishment. “This is a strong agreement that meets our national security needs and I believe will stand the test of time,” she Extension 106 said in a statement. Our Prison Pallor [email protected] But Sen. Barbara Boxer of California sounded a more skeptical note, BY WILLIAM KERR ADVERTISING DEPT. saying that “if this agreement is what the administration says it is, it is a A Pew Charitable Trust study showed that Extension 122 major, historic diplomatic breakthrough.” For the Press & Dakotan the average prisoner released in 2009 had served [email protected] The president has a lot of convincing to do, starting with Congress. three years, up from 2 years in 1990 (a 50 percent BUSINESS OFFICE Because negotiators missed a July 9 deadline, Congress gets 60 days We are “the Land of the Free, and the home of increase), even though crime began to diminish instead of 30 to review the agreement. However, Obama immediately the Brave.” Really? during the 1990s. A University of California study Extension 119 found that crime fell just as fast in states that had [email protected] vowed to veto any attempt to scuttle the deal. So that means opponents With less than 5 percent of the world’s popula- need to muster a two-thirds majority in both the House and Senate. tion, we lock up about 25 percent of the world’s not adopted the “three-strikes laws” as in those NEW MEDIA: prisoners, according to The Economist which had. Extension 136 In the House, the president will be counting on Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi to prevent just that. She praised Obama for “tough, bold (June 20-26). At any one time, we have 2.3 A report by Amnesty International in [email protected] million of our citizens locked up in federal 2012 reported such inhumane practices COMPOSING DEPT. and clear-eyed leadership” that produced the agreement. “Aggressive restrictions and inspections offer the best long-term plan to stop Iran and state prisons and jails. as “thousands of prisoners confined to Extension 129 from building a nuclear weapon,” Pelosi said in a statement. Did you have any idea we were near windowless cells for 22 to 24 hours per [email protected] She’s dead-on. that level? I sure didn’t. We lock up more day without any access to education or indeed without access to any sensory * * * When you listen to the critics, ask yourself: Are they offering any of our citizens than any other country in kind of plausible alternative? the world. More than Russia and more stimulation at all;” a women’s prison MANAGERS Without this pact, we’re left with what? More economic sanctions than Communist China, which has three where guards routinely rape the inmates Gary L. Wood that hurt the civilian population as much as Iran’s leaders? A military times our population! and put them in solitary confinement if Publisher strike that may or may not completely wipe out Iran’s nuclear capabil- To accomplish that, we are spending they complain, and prisons in a South- ity, but could spark a wider war in the Middle East, where there is more $34,000 per inmate per year for a total of ern state that are not air-conditioned. Michele Schievelbein $80 billion per year to keep them all cared William The results of these kind of condi- Advertising Director than enough bloodshed already? Under the 15-year agreement, Iran would be required to give up 98 for. tions shows up in a recent Department Jim Gevens percent of its enriched uranium and to reduce the number of centrifug- One reason we are not aware of this KERR of Justice survey of those released from Circulation Director es by two-thirds. That would lengthen the “breakout” time to produce situation is that it is of recent origin. As state prisons in 30 states. “Seventy- recently as 1970 (when I was just 44), the seven percent of those released in Tonya Schild a nuclear weapon to one year — giving the U.S. and other nations more time to respond if Iran pulls out of the accord. total population of federal and state prisons was 2005 were arrested within five years; Business Manager In return, crippling international sanctions on Iran’s oil industry and less than 200,000! In 2013 (the most recent year that more than half of the arrests were within a year of release.” Tera Schmidt its financial sector would be lifted, generating billions of dollars for the figures are available), the total number of inmates The good news is that in the past five years, the Classified Manager regime. A key provision would “snap back” the sanctions if a majority of in federal and state prisons was 1,580,000. an eight-nation panel decides that Iran is violating the deal. This extraordinary growth was begun with prison population level seems not to have changed Kelly Hertz In his remarks Tuesday, Obama also quoted another former presi- the “War on Drugs” by President Nixon. The first much. In 2009, for the first time since 1970, the total Editor dent, John F. Kennedy: “Let us never negotiate out of fear, but let us state laws which added mandatory sentencing for population actually declined slightly. One reason is that the rising costs pressured larger states, James D. Cimburek never fear to negotiate.” drug crimes were introduced in 1973 by New York under Gov. Nelson Rockefeller. During President especially, to try to reduce the number of inmates. Sports Editor Yes, this agreement should be closely vetted. But until opponents come up with a realistic strategy, it is the best option available. Reagan’s administration, both the federal and state California, New York and Texas have all been work- Beth Rye governments introduced stiffer penalties for dealing ing to reduce prison populations. Then too crime Digital Media Director crack cocaine than for dealing powder cocaine. numbers have been receding. Between 1980 and 1990, the portion of prisoners That is just one more subject we are not all Kathy Larson ABOUT THIS PAGE with drug offenses rose from 8 percent to near 25 brave enough to call to the attention of our elected Composing Manager The View page provides a forum for open discussion of issues and percent. Then came the “three strikes” provision representatives by mail, telephone or e-mail and Sarah Lynde interests affecting our readers. Initialed editorials represent the opinion which mandated prison for a third offense, however push for reform. Minor offenses do not need to be Circulation District Manager minor, which was promoted strongly by prison treated in prisons and those in for major offenses of the writer, but not necessarily that of the PRESS & DAKOTAN. do not need to be treated inhumanely. Bylined columns represent the view of the author. We welcome letters on guard unions. * * * current topics. Questions regarding the Views page should be directed to DAILY STAFF Kelly Hertz at [email protected]/. Reilly Biel Cassandra Brockmoller Planned Parenthood’s Butchers Brandi Bue Rob Buckingham IN HISTORY BY MICHELLE MALKIN if I can get it all intact.” Caryn Chappelear Creators.com Think about that. Planned Parenthood has Randy Dockendorf By The Associated Press blew up a fuel tanker near a Shiite officially declared it “torture” for women to see Today is Thursday, July 16, the 197th mosque in Musayyib, Iraq, killing nearly Jeannine Economy day of 2015. There are 168 days left in the 100 people. More than a week after the Hannibal Lecter ain’t got nothing on the profit- their unborn children through ultrasound before Rachel Frederick year. London terror bombings, British Prime maximizing abortion ghoul caught on tape hawking submitting to abortion. The billion-dollar abortion Jeremy Hoeck Today’s Highlights in History: On Minister Tony Blair warned that an “evil aborted baby parts as she swilled wine and nibbled industry has lobbied vociferously against increas- Nicole Myers July 16, 1945, the United States exploded ideology” of Islamic extremism was bent on a gourmet salad. ing ultrasound access to pregnant women on the Robert Nielsen its first experimental atomic bomb in the on spreading terror through the West. fence about abortion. Diana Smallwood desert of Alamogordo, New Mexico. The “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince,” In newly released undercover footage David Stephenson same day, the heavy cruiser USS Indian- the long-awaited sixth book in J.K. Rowl- from the pro-life Center for Medical Pro- But when the same imaging technol- Cathy Sudbeck apolis left Mare Island Naval Shipyard in ing’s fantasy series, officially went on sale. gress, seasoned abortionist Dr. Deborah ogy is used to help Planned Butcher- JoAnn Wiebelhaus California on a secret mission to deliver Five years ago: Retired intelligence Nucatola, who serves as national senior hood’s “providers” place their forceps atomic bomb components to Tinian Island analyst Kendall Myers, the 73-year-old strategically to protect their precious Brenda Willcuts in the Marianas. great grandson of Alexander Graham director of “medical services” at Planned Alissa Woockman On this date: In 1790, a site along the Bell, was sentenced to life in prison with- Parenthood, chitter-chattered eagerly organ commodities, it’s invaluable “guid- Potomac River was designated the per- out parole for quietly spying for Cuba for about fulfilling the bloodthirsty demand ance.” * * * manent seat of the United States govern- nearly a third of a century from inside the for “intact hearts,” “lower extremities” Now you know if you didn’t already ment; the area became Washington D.C. State Department; his wife, Gwendolyn, and lungs. or if you were in abject denial. Planned Published Daily In 1862, Flag Officer David G. Far- was sentenced to 5 1/2 years. American ragut became the first rear admiral in the sprinters who’d been stripped of their Price tag? “You know, I would throw Parenthood’s fetish for late-term abortion Monday-Saturday United States Navy. 2000 Olympics relay medals because a number out,” she babbled breezily as stems not from compassion for mothers, Periodicals postage In 1912, New York gambler Herman teammate Marion Jones was doping won she twirled her fork. “I would say it’s Michelle but from the cold-blooded drive to drum paid at Yankton, South Rosenthal, set to testify before a grand an appeal to have them restored. probably anywhere from $30 to $100” per up cold, hard cash. The practice has jury about police corruption, was gunned One year ago: The U.S. and the Eu- continued for at least 15 years, when Dakota, under the act of down by members of the Lennox Avenue ropean Union imposed new economic specimen. MALKIN March 3, 1979. Gang. sanctions on Russia; in his announce- Hollywood couldn’t conjure monsters Planned Parenthood’s human harvesters Weekly Dakotian In 1935, the first parking meters were ment, President Barack Obama said, this chillingly, banally evil. in Kansas were first uncovered. established June 6, 1861. installed in Oklahoma City. “What we are expecting is that the Rus- Nucatola exulted at how fetal livers Can it get any more stomach-turning? In 1951, the novel “The Catcher in the sian leadership will see once again that its Brace yourselves. This video is just the first in a se- Yankton Daily Press and Rye” by J.D. Salinger was first published actions in Ukraine have consequences.” have become tres chic: “A LOT of people” want Dakotian established April by Little, Brown and Co. Texas blues legend Johnny Winter, 70, them. ries by the Center for Medical Progress, which has 26, 1875. In 1964, as he accepted the Republi- died in Zurich. She then spoke of the new hot trends in body- been investigating Planned Butcherhood’s illegal, Postmaster: Send can presidential nomination in San Fran- Today’s Birthdays: Former Attor- parts trafficking as if she were raving about the immoral trafficking of aborted fetal parts for almost address changes to Yankton cisco, Barry M. Goldwater declared that ney General Dick Thornburgh is 83. Soul latest craze for crop tops or artisanal cheese. three years. “extremism in the defense of liberty is no singer Denise LaSalle is 81. Soul singer Daily Press & Dakotan, vice” and that “moderation in the pursuit of William Bell is 76. International Tennis “I was like wow,” she gushed to her potential The expose comes after years of undercover 319 Walnut, Yankton, SD justice is no virtue.” Hall of Famer Margaret Court is 73. Col- clients about the market for unborn baby hearts, “I journalistic work by Lila Grace Rose and Live 57078. In 1970, Three Rivers Stadium, home lege Football Hall of Famer and football didn’t even know!” Action, who have caught government-supported of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pittsburgh coach Jimmy Johnson is 72. Violinist Pin- Like wow. Planned Parenthood officials covering up for sexual * * * Pirates, officially opened as the Pirates chas Zukerman is 67. Actor-singer Ruben lost to the Cincinnati Reds 3-2. (The sta- Blades is 67. Rock composer-musician This master of murderous euphemism repeat- predators, promoting gendercide, flouting health MEMBERSHIPS dium was demolished in 2001.) Stewart Copeland is 63. Playwright Tony edly referred to an unborn baby’s head as a regulations and disclosure laws, soliciting money The Yankton Daily In 1979, Saddam Hussein became Kushner is 59. Dancer Michael Flatley is “calvarium” and casually described the tricks and from racist eugenics zealots who want more black Press & Dakotan is a president of Iraq. 57. Actress Phoebe Cates is 52. Actor Paul techniques she and her fellow abortionists use to babies aborted, and perpetuating a homicidal In 1980, former California Gov. Ron- Hipp (TV: “The Middle”) is 52. Actor Daryl racket in the name of “reproductive health.” member of the Associ- ald Reagan won the Republican presiden- “Chill” Mitchell is 50. Actor-comedian Will “increase your chance of success.” Rotating the ated Press, the Inland tial nomination at the party’s convention Ferrell is 48. Actor Jonathan Adams is 48. babies so they are delivered breech before being Nucatola is no rogue underling. She’s Planned Daily Press Association in Detroit. College and Pro Football Hall of Famer mutilated and slaughtered by the practitioners of Parenthood’s “senior director” of “medical and the South Dakota In 1981, singer Harry Chapin was Barry Sanders is 47. Actress Rain Pryor Planned Butcherhood works fabulously, in case you services” with years of scalpel-wielding, hands-on Newspaper Association. killed when his car was struck by a trac- is 46. Actor Corey Feldman is 44. Rock abortion training. She bragged not only about her The Associated Press tor-trailer on New York’s Long Island Ex- musician Ed Kowalczyk (Live) is 44. Rock were wondering. is entitled exclusively pressway. singer Ryan McCombs (Drowning Pool) Pausing only to swig more luxury libations from own expertise in procurement of baby body parts, to use of all the local In 1995, William Barloon and David is 41. Actress Jayma Mays is 36. Actress her jumbo wine glass, the loquacious death doc but about the everyday trafficking that goes on news printed in this Daliberti, two Americans imprisoned in AnnaLynne McCord is 28. Actor-singer explained to investigators posing as fetal tissue “behind closed doors” at countless “affiliates.” newspaper. Iraq for crossing the border from Kuwait James Maslow is 25. Actor Mark Indelica- company executives how her “providers” use When you’ve recovered from your nausea, ask four months earlier, were released. to is 21. Pop singer-musician Luke Hem- yourselves this: What kind of country do we live in * * * In 1999, John F. Kennedy Jr., his wife, mings (5 Seconds to Summer) is 19. “ultrasound guidance” to target the coveted body Carolyn, and her sister, Lauren Bessette, Thought for Today: “Any life, how- parts -- “so they’ll know where they’re putting their where law-abiding businesses are fined, threatened SUBSCRIPTION died when their single-engine plane, pilot- ever long and complicated it may be, forceps.” and demonized for refusing to bake gay wedding ed by Kennedy, plunged into the Atlantic actually consists of a single moment: the In a singsong recitation, this lettuce-chomping cakes, but barbaric baby butchers are hailed by RATES* Ocean near Martha’s Vineyard, Massa- moment when a man knows forever more (Payable in advance) chusetts. who he is.” — Jorge Luis Borges, Argen- Mengele in a silk tank top detailed how the “provid- feminists, Hollywood and a president who asked CARRIER DELIVERY Ten years ago: A suicide bomber tine author (1899-1986). ers” use ultrasound to become “cognizant of where God to “bless” them? 1-month...... $12.09 you put your graspers.” God help us. 3 months...... $36.27 This method is not employed to reduce the 6 months...... $72.53 FROM THE BIBLE pain and suffering of unborn baby and mother, Michelle Malkin is author of the new book 1-year...... $133.09 mind you. It’s to get “good at getting heart, lung, “Who Built That: Awe-Inspiring Stories of American MOTOR ROUTE And [He] rescued us from our foes, for His steadfast love endures liver, because we know that -- so I’m not gonna Tinkerpreneurs.” Her email address is malkinblog@ (where available) forever. Psalm 136:24. Portals of Prayer, Publishing House, St. crush that part. I’m going to basically crush gmail.com. 1 month...... $14.51 Louis. below, I’m gonna crush above, and I’m gonna see 3 months...... $43.53 6 months...... $87.05 1 year...... $139.14 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR MAIL IN RETAIL Water Plant Location before the City Commission, along with Jim Millions of dollars have been spent turns on, I remind myself it will shut off Trade Zone Means and Larry Ness and other concerned for the Meridian walking bridge and river soon! Why are we constructing an amazing 1-month...... $16.93 Cheryl and Mark Wenzlaff, Yankton Yankton citizens, requesting the Commis- walking paths. Why in the world would we Meridian Bridge Plaza to look at the water 3 months...... $50.79 We live at 101 Douglas Ave. across the sion to move the plant to a different loca- jeopardize this area with a water plant? The plant and listen to the noise? Why are we 6 months...... $101.57 street from the entrance to Riverside Park 1-year...... $148.82 tion. To no avail! discussion was that it would be aestheti- purchasing additional land out north when and directly across from the “green” area This property is the “golden goose” of cally pleasing; in my estimation the plan we supposedly cannot afford to have the MAIL OUTSIDE that is the location for the Yankton water RETAIL TRADE ZONE Yankton. No one is aware, as we are, to the looks like the new fire hall, just like any water plant in an industrial park elsewhere? plant. activity that takes place 24 hours a day other new building. This building will also As citizens of Yankton, I hope and pray 1 month...... $19.35 We have been and continue to be 3 months...... $58.05 in this park area. Tonight, we observe 30 include new city offices, with an awesome you will approach the City Commission and 6 months...... $116.09 extremely concerned about this location for cars “passing by” in 10 minutes, along with view of the river! The citizens and visitors insist on reconsideration. Please insist that 1-year...... $186.33 the water plant. In talking to many citizens, multiple families going for a walk, and a of Yankton deserve the beauty of the view, the commission act on what is best for our * Plus applicable sales tax we find that the majority of our community group of five young boys playing Frisbee in not city offices! city, not simply because the water plant has for all rates are not even aware of the building of the the green area. When the noise of the current plant been discussed for several years! water plant in this location. We appeared