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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Oct 22, 2002
Page
18
Tim Campbell argues readers should support arts funding while recognizing that taxpayers fund diverse programs. He notes some may oppose overpass projects or risky sports funding, but the pot of taxes is shared. editors urge balanced spending and shared responsibility.
Dana Cooper of the Medicine Hat News contemplates Jean Chretien beyond politics. The piece weighs qualities needed for leadership and predicts how his real self may shape social programs taxes and U.S. trade ties as his public veil lifts over the coming months.
A reader laments cold service from a large cable firm after a late payment and praises small local businesses for understanding treatment. They recount patient care from medical staff and empathetic shops that hold orders and aid grieving families, urging big companies to keep human consideration.
Misguided opinion piece criticizes Charmaine Wood over marijuana policy. It argues legalization aims to end the black market, noting it is more dangerous than the drug itself and questions arrests to prevent smoking. Carl Sagan is cited as a contrasting figure in support.
Marc Theriault voices worries about local doctors after his sister in law is diagnosed with a brain tumour following ER visits and eye and abdominal examinations. He notes missed diagnoses at Medicine Hat hospital and Foothills Calgary and warns others not to accept denials.
Charmaine Wood argues no government has right to punish ingesting substances and extends the view to drug users and dealers. Alan Randell of Victoria, B C endorses the comparison to past witch hangings. The letter challenges punitive drug policies.
A district court approved a bond for a suspect in a theft case. The defendant, identified as a local resident, was ordered held on bail set by the judge. Proceedings will resume next month with arraignment scheduled in the county courthouse.
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