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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 2011
Page
4
The Rural Outlook notes communities are not enthusiastic about Governor Sam Brownback's plans to boost rural populations. The piece argues the current situation has been failing for some time and that the governor's well-intentioned effort should appeal to shrinking communities.
The editorial weighs Gov Brownback's rural growth plans offering student loan repayments for movers and a tax break for out of state residents. Critics doubt the tax break's impact, while supporters note possible resident influx, job creation, and tax benefits. Some counties already offer free lots or housing for teachers. broader adoption is needed. The piece urges patience and continued experimentation to reverse population declines in 23 of 105 counties.
Online readers react to a federal debt story with warnings that savings and the middle class will be wiped out as money printing continues. A profile of United Methodist Mexican American Ministries notes its evolution from migrant worker aid to serving all community members.
The Telegram welcomes signed letters to the editor and requires the writer’s address and phone number. Letters are confirmed before publication and may be edited for libel and length, with a 500 word limit. General form letters and consumer testimonials will not be printed.
An opinion column argues Barack Obama's mystique and political clout are eroding after the debt ceiling deal. It contrasts his cautious, middle-ground style with a hostile media climate, cites pundits labeling him a loser, and surveys independents and liberals on his prospects in 2012.
OtherWords columnist William A. Collins argues that aging safety nets, shrinking public funding, and income segregation drive homelessness hunger and poverty. He highlights welfare, housing, food stamps, and tax credits while noting tax and voting barriers that keep the poor voiceless. He cites James Verone’s jail health care protest as emblematic of the system’s failures.
Kathleen Parker argues the Tea Party stance during the debt crisis resembled hostage tactics and kidnappers, while noting voters want responsible governance. She contends unwavering principle can backfire on growth and market confidence, urging smarter restraint from lawmakers.
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