Lots to think about here.

“….the cost of cheap speech — which is often high-velocity lunacy and vituperation and just plain ugliness.” - from the article. George Will referencing Gene Volokh

"We’ll remember what it was like to confront our choices, to ask ourselves whether they continue to have integrity and to be reminded that we’re always free to make new ones. The best songs of Cat Stevens would have us do no less."

Lawrence is considered a progressive town. Yet, incidents like this and a long-term city plan that will only exacerbate an affordable housing issue, makes them (us) look as snobby as any city in the US.

I work with teens in the educational setting. Vaping has been a huge issue. This article helps get the word out about the possible harm it can do. In my experience, the current teenage generation will respond to real life experiences relating to lung illnesses because they have seen the impact of smoking on their own parents and grandparents. We just have to get the word out and most of them will respond proactively.