Consequences of sex are harsh for a Wisconsin teen
The 1992 government survey shows Wisconsin at 73 pregnancies per 1,000 for girls and women ages 15 to 19. Kevin Gillson, 18, was convicted of sexual assault on a child after his 15-year-old girlfriend became pregnant. He faces sentencing and must register as a sex offender, while debates on adolescence, consent laws, and responsibility continue.
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Freedom and tobacco clash over smoking rights
A Florida verdict finds R J Reynolds not liable for a smoker’s death, sparking a defense of personal choice. The piece argues adults may freely choose to smoke while warning against regulatory overreach and the perception of smokers as societal villains.
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Immigration policy debate led by activists and nations
Norman Luxenburg argues that while the U S welcomes legal newcomers, activists and self appointed humanitarians risk undermining laws by advocating sanctuary and aid for unauthorized entrants. He notes Japan Italy Germany Spain France Canada and others tightening policies, urges strict screening and majority rule in democracy.
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College Bank advocates a private higher education finance plan
Gary Filosa II urges Congress to create a College Bank that funds college with private loans, no grants, and self funding. It would grant loans to accredited students with a C average, delay repayments until graduates work, and eliminate federal grants while lowering the federal budget. The proposal mirrors a self sustaining off budget agency with 16 governors and life appointments.
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