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Condemn Putin’s evil, but remember Russia wants freedom

Many of us in America feel a need now to somehow confront the Russian government and its strongman leader Vladimir Putin over the unjust and illegal invasion of Ukraine. And we are gratified to see measures at every level of government do so, from serious economic sanctions leveled by the Biden administration to city-led resolutions to condemn the invasion.

Progress? A Bizarro choice by The Examiner

Larry Pearce, Independence To the editor: Well, I guess it was bound to happen. It seems that when things are going well someone says, “Let’s try something else.” For example, when I was younger, I loved to read the “Pogo” series in the (funny) paper.

Plenty of bad ideas in the Legislature

Will Rogers once said that no man’s property is safe while the legislature is in session. If he were alive today, he might be tempted to say that no man (or woman) is safe when the legislature is in session.

‘Matter of confidence’

Kendall “KP” Puryear and Alexis Alexander are besties, even though the play the same position for the 24-4 Blue Springs South basketball team. They also form a two-head monster in the paint as they have combined for 15 points and 13 rebounds a game – Puryear 8.8 points and 8.8 rebounds and Alexander 5.2 points and 4.5 rebounds – for the Jaguars, who are a win away from the state final four as they face St.

U.S. extends mask rule for transportation

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal officials are extending the requirement for masks on planes and public transportation for one more month — through mid-April — while taking steps that could lead to lifting the rule.