Armstrong confession fuels debate on character and truth
The editor critiques Lance Armstrong's Oprah interview admitting steroid use, arguing the real issue is the coverup and personal damage. It contrasts Armstrong’s actions with fictional examples of integrity and questions motives behind the timing, suggesting the confession serves self interest and potential comeback.
Word on the Street Meaning of life sparks headlines
A survey mix shows Gallup reports four year high in American happiness with many glad for family health and outdoors while the CDC notes four in ten lacking a clear life purpose and a quarter without a strong sense of meaning. Respondents cite family friends health and time outside as key sources of meaning and stress relief.
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Local Businesses Recognized for Support of NHS Food Drive
Marshall High School National Honor Society thanks Pastrami Joe's and Subway on Winston Drive for backing the MACS holiday food drive. Their support encouraged seminar classes to collect more food, rewarding top contributors with pizza parties and platters.
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One with a gun gets you two years in prison
Opinion argues 2012 gun crime surge in Battle Creek Kalamazoo Grand Rapids Detroit with over 400 and 500 homicides respectively. Calls for mandatory two year sentences for illegal weapon possession, five years for a second offense, and elimination of plea bargaining and probation in a hardline approach to deter gun crime.
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Do Your Research on Gun Control Not the Government
A commentary argues the government and media mislead on gun control. It notes civilian access to military weapons since 1986 is illegal, cites a DOJ study finding assault weapons used in 2 percent of crimes, and claims the 1993 2004 assault weapons ban did not curb crime or increase lethality. It urges independent research.
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