Editorial: ATVs Not Toys for Young Kids
The death of 7 year old Lauren Kirk of Walbridge in Florence Township highlights ATV dangers for children. The 14 year old driver, Edward Guggenbiller Jr., is in critical condition with spinal injuries. A CPSC guideline says under 12 should not operate ATVs and under 16 should not ride the model involved. Authorities note supervision and helmet use were lacking.
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Letters to the Editor show heat on pets and conduct
A reader urges not leaving dogs in hot cars on sizzler days and condemns rude cinema goers. They demand harsher penalties for rape and murder, support DNA evidence and limited appeals, and thank an Aug editorial on the justice center while defending public opinion rights.
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Vouchers debate shows mixed results and risks
Clarence Page weighs voucher arguments sparked by a Harvard Wisconsin Brookings study finding modest test-score gains for black students using privately funded vouchers to switch from public to private schools. He argues for limited experimentation, preserving public schools, and scaling showcase academy advantages across districts.
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Critique of prescription drug ads and campaign influence
Robert Rene. The piece questions the ubiquity of drug commercials with graphic side effects and links high drug prices to marketing spending and campaign contributions. It argues for vigilance toward industry influence on policy while hoping for continued drug innovation.
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