Kansas tobacco tax increase debated in editorial comments
Editorial argues a higher tobacco tax has merit as a public health measure and potential revenue source but criticizes Gov. Sam Brownback's motives. It notes a proposed $1.50 cigarette tax hike and 25 percent rise for smokeless tobacco, with GOP leaders cautious about tax impact. Advocates say higher prices curb smoking and long term health costs, while critics warn of burden on poorer Kansans.
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Sam Brownback
Brownback
Kansas
GOP
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network
Quote Online comments on Kansas tobacco tax bid stir debate
Editorial selected reader responses from GCTelegram.com reacting to a Kansas tobacco tax increase proposal. The post cites studies claiming e cigarettes aid quitting and notes UK ex smokers now using e cigarettes. It also quotes Garden City Community College President Herb Swender on aligning high school culinary programs with college pathways.
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Kansas
Gctelegram. Com
Gctelegram.com
Garden City Community College
Herb Swender
Gccc Board of Trustees
Telegram letters policy guidance for readers
The Telegram outlines letters to the editor requirements including signed letters with address and phone number, confirmation before publication, and potential editing for libel and length. It specifies a 500 word limit and notes that thank you letters should be general while form letters poems consumer complaints or business testimonials will not be printed.
Abused free speech principle sparks debate on Geller cartoon row
Kathleen Parker argues the Pamela Geller Prophet Muhammad cartoon controversy tests free speech values. She notes fatwa threats and media baiting, but cautions against celebrating provocative art. Parker defends First Amendment basics while urging less incendiary tactics to avoid violence.
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Ashington
Pamela Geller
Texas
Westboro
America
Geller
Muhammad
MGM Lion
Charlie Hebdo
Paris
The Price of Nice Nails exposes salon labor abuse
A New York Times report titled The Price of Nice Nails details abusive conditions in New York City nail salons. It highlights foreign born workers, many illegal, paid little, living crowded, and exploited by predominantly Korean owners, with debates on immigration and economic factors behind the cheap service model.
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New York Times
New York City
Times
Census Bureau
Steven Camarota
Center For Immigration Studies
Camarota
the Times
Jeb Bush
The
Wisconsin
Scott Walker
Millennials struggle with literacy numeracy and tech skills
An ETS report based on PIAAC data shows American millennials scoring poorly against most peers in literacy numeracy and problem solving in technology rich environments. It notes last place in several measures with Spain Italy Slovakia and Ireland among the contrasts, urging reforms to teaching and STEM skill development.
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Elcome
Spain
Italy
ETS
Slovak Republic
Ireland
Poland
U.S
America
Irwin Kirsch
ETS Center For Global Assessment
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