Editorials urge faraway garbage dumps to curb odor and protests
Residents of Mesa Gilbert and Apache Junction oppose near neighborhood dump sites. The Mesa City Council rejected a close in site near Williams Gateway Airport amid public outrage. Call for regional siting to focus on distant locations, with transfer stations and waste reduction reducing costs and odors.
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Governor Symington Eyes Military Schools for Arizona Youth
Governor Symington proposes a state funded military boarding school modelled on Project Challenge to discipline unruly youths, with plans for expansion across Arizona. Experts warn costs could reach high levels and urge emphasis on prevention, early education, and community programs to reduce juvenile crime and future prison needs.
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NBA Cussing Sparks Debate Over Game Culture and Role Models
Hal DeKeyser, editor of the Scottsdale Progres Tribune, argues that NBA players’ on court language reflects broader media culture. He notes frequent swearing during playoffs, calls for cleaner speech from stars like Charles Barkley, and questions the impact on families and children watching games.
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The Power and Harm of Labels in Society
A San Francisco teacher and writer argues that labels used in schooling and daily life narrow people to fixed categories. She notes how applications and bureaucracies force slots, while playground taunts sow lifelong bias. The piece urges recognizing shared humanity beyond labels.
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