Editorials

Layne Johnson
The bill legalizing prostitution sparked the most controversy in the committees. Many people found it to be ridiculous that such a vile business would be legalized. Many others, myself included, realized that the prostitution business is not going away and is best suited to be taxed and regulated. The regulation would help curb the spread of STD’s as well as protect those selling their bodies. Keeping prostitution illegal would not allow for tax income for the state or the safety of the prostitute. Although the de-bate got a little fiery, the outcome pleased many people. It was an excellent example of the processes our statesmen go through.

Jordan Smith
I have a major issue with bill number 128. This bill deals with the banning of assault trebuchets and trebuchets with extended magazines. This is the United States of Amer-ica; we should be allowed trebuchets of all varieties for recreational and potential mili-tary use. Most trebuchets can throw 80 pound objects over 1,000 feet. To me, that means I could probably kill a whole herd of deer at a long distance. The government should not be allowed to take that away from me. I also say potential military use, be-cause the United States has the potential to experience an EMP nuke. If this happens, all radio communication and electronically inclined weapons will be obsolete. In this scenario, the assault trebuchet would be perfect for protection. Do not ban assault trebuchets.