Which warning grabs your attention more: “cigarette smoke contains carbon monoxide” or “smoking decreases fertility by killing sperm?”

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Did the Iraq war troop surge succeed? Many newspapers and media moguls, including those traditionally considered supporters of liberal ideals, have touted the surge as a success. These pundits contend that the “lower” troop death-count in July for American forces as well as a newfound security in Baghdad are signs that the surge is working.

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I was recently offered this position from an unlikely source. “Just write about stuff that bothers you,” he told me, after much skepticism on my part. I've been a hack for many years now, writing mostly my own personal tirades about the unfairness of this and that, the occasional short work of fiction, maybe a poem or two...but not this, not professionally.

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Two generations ago the idea of international adoption was taboo. The flavorful diversity of our country was followed by a bitter racial aftertaste. Even in today's society, differences can still cause discomfort. When thinking about inter-racial adoption this discomfort should be taken into consideration. However, many Americans view different cultural backgrounds with childlike curiosity and enthusiasm.

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I am writing in regards to your Freshman UWM Post. I am a concerned parent with three young adults starting college this fall! I couldn’t help but notice how much info was offered about drinking, the do’s and don’ts, and how not to get caught with it in your book bag. Page 15, tip #6: “Smuggling alcohol”; page 19, “Cheap booze is sometimes best”; and page 20, “Take two and call me in the morning.” Alcoholism is on the up rise; it is no joke, it’s not a game, and it should not be taken lightly! Alcoholism ruins quality life for people or worse yet, takes lives! I have seen both with two friends. Drinking is a choice, not a way of life. It’s OK to say no and to be proud of this choice, and to stand behind it! Life is too short to sell yourself short and to hide behind problems that won’t go away by drinking. So I say and challenge people to stand up to life and its challenges, and take grin and bare it without the booze! We have support groups to help lines as choices when life becomes challenging. There is also CR – Celebrate Recovery – through various churches that I can vouch for.

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As a busy editor, you are taking a leadership role to your audience, many of whom are young people who are away from the parents who love them for the first time. They are vulnerable, impressionable and easily misled to be less than who they can be.

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