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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 2011
Page
4
A Garden City man was arrested for possession of drugs after officers found 12 grams of marijuana and drug paraphernalia in his home. Readers debated whether police needed a search warrant to seize such a small quantity in the Our View discussion on GCTelegram.com.
The Garden City debate centers on resources for drug busts and the run-up to arrests. Law enforcement emphasizes ongoing efforts to remove drugs from streets, noting marijuana as a potential gateway to cocaine, heroin, and meth. Prescription abuse grows, and focusing on dealers rather than users is deemed essential to prevent crime and addiction. Complacency invites tragedy, so action beyond waiting for large seizures is needed.
Online reader disputes a Kansas House proposal to require genetic paternity tests for all newborns. The comment claims constitutional overreach and government intrusion into family matters.
The Telegram invites signed letters under 500 words with the writer’s address and phone number. All letters are confirmed before publication and may be edited for libel and length. Send to Attn. Editor 310 N Seventh St Garden City KS 67846 or online at www gctelegram com.
Kansas Sen. Dick Kelsey proposes a Comprehensive Tax Plan to abolish grocery sales tax and corporate income tax while lowering the overall rate. The plan would tax most services, reduce the sales tax from 6.8% to 5.3%, and shift exemptions from state and local governments, schools, and charities. It faces mixed support and awaits hearings with uncertain fate without gubernatorial backing.
Maria Hinojosa argues the DREAM Act failure pushes undocumented students toward risky choices. She urges educated Dreamers to consider careers abroad in Brazil, China, India, Peru, and Colombia, leveraging their American education while urging reform to prevent them from becoming felons.
Stanley Crouch argues for cautious views on Egypt and Tunisia style protests and warns that even successful uprisings may lead to mixed outcomes. He notes repression, consumer comforts, and opportunists, predicting possible drift toward corruption and new forms of control rather than swift democracy. E-mail crouch.stanley@gmail.com.
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