Trump travel ban sparks debate over safety and legality
An editorial critiques President Trump’s travel ban targeting Muslim-majority nations, arguing it risks safety and public trust. It notes chaotic rollout, detentions of green card holders, and negative propaganda for ISIS while contrasting Obama’s approach. It cites lawmakers and emphasizes accountability for supporters.
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Quotes On Public Service And Budget Cuts Stir Debate
An online reader comment selected by the GCTelegram staff criticizes public service recruitment as the state's judicial hiring faces challenges. A 7 percent mid-year cut is described as potentially catastrophic, with USD 457 Superintendent Dr. Steve Karlin commenting on possible Kansas school funding cuts in today’s edition.
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Letters to Editor Guidelines at The Telegram
The Telegram invites signed letters under 500 words with writer’s address and phone, all letters confirmed before publication and subject to editing for libel and length. Thank-you notes should be general. form letters, poems, consumer complaints, or business testimonials will not be printed.
Trump administration tests limits in chaotic first week
A Philadelphia weekend retreat by Republicans signals an aggressive push on immigration, economy, and foreign policy. Wall Street Journal notes potential sanctuary city clashes with federal policy as courts block parts of executive orders. Senate Democrats meet in Shepherdstown to plot next steps.
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Bracero memory shadows Trump immigration stance
Michael Reagan argues that the Bracero program between 1942 and 1964 enabled legal temporary work for Mexican laborers and shaped U.S. immigration culture. He criticizes current policy, urges restoring a legal guest worker system, and warns that banning entry risks pushing workers underground.
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Luxury tractor dazzles farmers with high price and tech
Jim Hightower critiques Case IH Optum 270 CVX as a luxury drone for Big Ag, noting its $250,000 price, automated guidance, turbo-diesel engine, and space age cockpit. He contrasts it with practical farming, calling riding tractors work not ego trips. The piece blends nostalgia with a social jab at conspicuous farming wealth.
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Your Views End governor's failed experiment
Barbara Booker of Garden City argues that Senator Doll should urge Governor Brownback to reverse his tax plan. She contends a sin tax is preferable to taxing essentials like food, noting neighboring states do not tax groceries and suggesting higher taxes on affluent Kansans to boost revenue.
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Ineptitude Reigns in Government Quote by David Tabor
A blunt political critique argues democracy decays into ineptocracy as the least capable lead and the least capable prosper, blaming a shrinking producer base for public wealth. The quote “We have met the Enemy, He is Us” appears attributed to Pogo and cited by David Tabor.
Kansas Businesses Urge Fair Share After 2012 Bill
A Kansas caller argues for lawmakers to override Gov 2012 legislation, saying 330000 business places must pay their share to cover a 350 million debt. They oppose raising cigarette or alcohol taxes and insist KPERS stay untouched.
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