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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 2016
Page
4
Deaths from crashes are increasing after decades of decline, with Kansas reporting a 34 percent rise so far this year. The public is urged to drive carefully, while law enforcement plans stricter enforcement to deter risky behavior.
Editorial notes Kansas should consider stricter penalties as traffic fatalities reach 242 for the year. The state sees a national uptick since 2014 with a 7.7 percent rise last year and a 34 percent spike in deaths this year. Experts blame moving violations, distractions, speed, and impairment, urging buckling up and avoiding distractions while highlighting a recent 70 mph rural speed limit option and over moving over for emergency vehicles.
Online readers react to a Kansas story about more teachers entering the state and fewer leaving. A Kansas State University agronomist predicts an exceptional corn crop in western Kansas as discussion continues on noncertified long term teachers and state hiring policies.
The Telegram welcomes signed letters with writer address and phone for publication. All letters will be confirmed before printing and may be edited for libel and length. Thank you letters should be general. Attn Editor 310 N Seventh St Garden City KS 67846.
A commentary argues that current debates over religious freedom center on political gain rather than the First Amendment. It cites Donald Trump promising broader political activity for churches, cites tax exemptions for nonprofits, and warns against laws upholding discrimination in the name of religious liberty. Julie Doll, former journalist from Garden City, provides the perspective.
Washington Post reports booming sales of sensor bearing armbands and similar devices for monitoring workers. Proponents say safety and efficiency rise, while critics warn of privacy erosion and possible bias. the piece blends satire and caution about corporate surveillance and productivity.
Leonard Pitts Jr examines Baldwin and Coates to illuminate institutional racism, citing a Justice Department report on Baltimore police. He argues innocence masks a crime and calls for accountability, noting disparities in a city where African Americans are a majority among residents and police. He urges sustained action beyond good intentions.
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