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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 2012
Page
4
Kansas lawmakers wrap up a session focused on school finance and redistricting while a proposed bill would allow smoking in private businesses that admit only patrons and staff aged 21 or older. The House sent the measure back to committee, blocking the change.
An editorial critique notes the inconsistency in Kansas policy where state owned casinos allow smoking while public places ban it. It recalls 2010 efforts to ban smoking to protect workers and patrons, urges extending the ban to casinos, and calls lawmakers to close the exemption despite limited session prospects.
Online readers react to Kelley Snodgrass leaving Holcomb High School to take a similar role at Dodge City High School. Donna Gerstner notes her district dedication and assumes Kansas may soon loosen public smoking restrictions amid new coverage.
The Telegram invites signed letters under 500 words with writer address and phone for verification. Letters may be edited for libel and length and must include contact details. Send to Attn Editor 310 N Seventh St Garden City KS 67846 or online at gctelegram.com.
Former Speaker Newt Gingrich formally ends his presidential bid with a chaotic Arlington press event. He praised space plans while deriding Mitt Romney, leaving reporters distracted by a stream of consciousness tour of topics and remarks on his moon colony, political rivals, and self image.
Leonard Pitts argues against using the Bible to justify anti gay marriage stances in North Carolina. He highlights Matthew Vines's critique of traditional readings, showing insider debate within faith communities. The piece condemns masking bias as divine authority and calls for sincere scriptural study.
A contentious column accuses Dan Savage of abusing his bully pulpit in the It Gets Better project. It cites crude remarks about Christians and Republicans, calls for religious hostility, and suggests Obama should sever ties with the group.
Susan Stamper Brown is an opinion page columnist and motivational speaker who advocates for military issues. The profile notes her role as a commentator and public speaker, with distribution through Cagle Cartoons Inc and contact details via email at writestamper gmail.com.
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