Editorial: Removing soda machines won’t curb teen obesity
The piece argues that removing high school soft drink vending machines will not meaningfully reduce youth obesity and may harm funding for activities. It cites a 300 percent consumption rise, notes easy access elsewhere, and urges broader reforms such as healthier vending options, elementary bans, and school nutrition councils.
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United States
American Academy For Pediatrics
Cedar Rapids
Doe tragedy and compassion shared in Gazette layout
A Cedar Rapids reader comments on the Jan 2 issue featuring a doe rescue story beside a photo of a first hunt success. The writer notes the contrasting human reactions reflected by the two images and praises the compassionate piece.
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Gazette
Kathy Vande
Letters on AIDS funding and hunting ethics prompt reader debate
A Gazette call for timely caucus letters urges short pieces with fresh ideas before Jan 19. Readers discuss HIV AIDS funding global impact abstinence and drug re importation along with critique of a hunting story and a public smoking ban for health benefits.
Productivity saves American jobs in a global market
The piece argues that rising productivity boosts U.S. competitiveness and job growth, while protecting living standards against cheap foreign labor. It warns against protectionist borders and wage mandates, noting that high productivity lowers costs and sustains growth, even as unemployment persists. The author cites Wal-Mart and consumer behavior as evidence of price-conscious, captive demand.
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U.S
America
Los Angeles Times
Wal-Mart
Ban smoking in all public restaurants proposed
A call to end smoking in every restaurant argues secondhand smoke kills and causes preventable deaths. The piece cites 53000 annual deaths from secondhand exposure and urges a total restaurant smoking ban over existing separate sections.
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Nosmoke.org
Philip Morris USA
Call for Canadian drug re importation to aid seniors
A columnist argues that high U S prescription costs harm seniors and the uninsured. The piece criticizes President Bush's plan despite a new discount card, asserts drugmakers will raise prices, and urges government approval of re importation from Canada to stabilize access and insurance costs.
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Bush
Canada
FDA
Pharmaceu
Semi drivers must watch out for the little guys
A provocative letter argues truck drivers rely on the No Zone to avoid rear-end collisions and criticizes unprofessional behavior. It urges truckers to maintain greater following distances and cautions against excessive speed, claiming consequences for not anticipating others.
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