Should the federal government have more access to private communications
The piece discusses post 9/11 security changes and Patriot Act powers, noting air travel restrictions and surveillance expansion. It cites AP NORC polling showing a 54 percent preference for civil liberties, while two thirds accept some privacy sacrifice to fight terrorism. It argues government data collection is warranted but not at the expense of innocent citizens.
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Garden City and Scott City clash sparks online debate
Online comments react to a Garden City vs Scott City football game with praise for Garden City and a question about Scott City's prowess. Kendall Adler recalls his son Chris Adler and reflects on Braxston Medina’s shooting death in today’s Garden City paper.
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Letters Policy From The Garden City Telegram
The Telegram invites signed letters to the editor with writer address and phone for confirmation. Letters must be 500 words or less and subject to editing for libel and length. Form letters poems or consumer complaints will not be printed. Attn Editor 310 N Seventh St Garden City KS 67846.
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Obama speech date clash shows fighting with Boehner
Kathleen Parker analyses the standoff over scheduling a joint Congress address by President Obama amid a football clash and media dynamics. The piece argues the dispute underscores perceived presidential weakness, with Republicans leveraging timing to shape public reception and attention.
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There Aren’t Many Henry Fords in Our History
Steve Jobs is compared to Henry Ford in a column that weighs their impacts on industry and society. It notes Jobs reshaped computing and consumerism, while Ford transformed manufacturing and urban life, contrasting their legacies and faults with a cautious, reflective tone. The piece argues both shaped modern life, with Jobs closer to Ford in influence than most.
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Plan to reform entitlements and tax code gains unlikely support
The column presents an anonymous plan to shrink Social Security Medicare and Medicaid, replace the tax code with a single expenditure tax, and empower states. It argues the idea could spur savings and growth, and suggests President Obama consider it in a speech to Congress, urging openness beyond party lines.
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