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The Gaston Gazette

Location

Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 2016

Page

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Gaston Gazette Opinion Call to Share Voices Online

The Gaston Gazette invites readers to contribute opinions via GastonGazette.com op ed platform. Lucy C. Talley publisher and Hunter Bretzius editor invite broad public input on local issues and community perspectives through the new online portal.

Lucy C. Talley Hunter Bretzius

Thrill seeks face risk at extreme rides drawing lines

This editorial argues thrill seekers chase higher, faster rides beyond roller coasters, but warns of dangers like the Verruckt slide at Schlitterbahn where a child died. It urges balancing excitement with common sense, parental responsibility, and independent safety vigilance beyond inspections.

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Freedom ranking shows NC progress but gaps remain

The Cato Institute report grades North Carolina on fiscal regulatory and personal freedom using 2014 data. NC rises to 10th overall from 23rd, with gains in educational freedom and criminal justice but weak scores in business regulation and occupational freedom. The piece urges deeper reforms in taxes education health care and regulators. John Hood of the John Locke Foundation authors the commentary.

North Carolina Cato Institute Pat McCrory

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