Fear tactics fuel climate crisis narrative and birth strikes
The piece argues BirthStrike reflects fear over climate change, urging childlessness to avert suffering. It mocks the language of apocalypse and political fear, noting CNN interview with Cody Harrison and criticizing calls to extremize policy responses as knee-jerk reactions.
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Community columnist Bjorn Lomborg on climate debate
Danish skeptic Bjorn Lomborg argues global warming is real but alarm overhyped, stressing cost effective remedies and prioritizing other global challenges. He notes progress and criticizes governments spending on climate efforts while urging commonsense policy. Joe Coffman, Holland resident, contact JCoffman4200 gmail.com.
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Online reader poll prompts on auto insurance and internet service
The Holland Sentinel asks readers if Michigan's move to reduce auto insurance rates will affect prices and invites a new poll on satisfaction with home internet service. Voters are directed to Facebook to cast ballots, with percentages of total votes displayed.
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Pro Life or Pro Death Call to a Broader Morality
Elizabeth DeWaard of Holland cites Sister Joan D. in urging a wider pro life moral view. She cites cost of raising a child, calls for livable wages, affordable health care, subsidized housing, and robust support programs. She advocates sex education, Planned Parenthood, and adoption as part of a comprehensive approach to protecting children.
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Letter to the Editor on Wizard of Oz exhibit at Centennial Park
Ashley Cramer Holland urges expanding the Wizard of Oz exhibit in Centennial Park. She proposes a full yellow brick road and engraved bricks, urges more attractions, and cites traffic concerns raised by Albert Bell about events blocking streets.
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