Heaven's Gate tragedy prompts questions on cults and parenting
The Heaven's Gate group drew attention as a controversial cult whose members, including a grandmother from Iowa, chose mass suicide over life. The editorial urges parents to explain cults to children and stresses religions teach serving others and improving the world, not escaping reality.
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Why it is called the justice system
Our courts are called the justice system not the blame and punishment system. When evidence and motive align prosecutors win convictions. when weak, doubt allows a killer to go free. The court of public opinion can outpace jurors, yet liberty must not be unjustly denied.
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Democrats in Deep Debt and Fundraising Scandal
New York reports the Democratic National Committee owes more than 15 million dollars and plans to repay at least 1.5 million in questionable 1995 and 1996 contributions. The piece links the crisis to White House fundraising, Huang and Lee cases, and delayed press scrutiny before the 1996 election.
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Letter to the Gazette on city runners and safety
A reader from March 26 describes near-miss incidents with runners on busy city streets during rush hour. The writer, also a runner, urges common sense in routing and notes early morning runs risk clashes with drivers and pedestrians.
Gazette invites public letters and guest columns
The Gazette welcomes letters and guest columns addressing public business. Writers must include full name signature street address and daytime phone number though addresses are not published. Letters limited to 300 words, one letter per writer every 30 days. column length suggested at 700 words or fewer.
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Linn County urged to adopt single inclusive animal ordinance
Deb Foster of Coggon urges Linn County supervisors to pair with Cedar Rapids and other towns to craft a comprehensive animal ordinance. She cites chronic barking from neighboring dogs and argues a county wide approach will improve life for all residents.
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Animal rights activism is misdirected moralism not progress
Jeff Klinzman argues that animal rights activism reflects moralistic politics based on personal lifestyle choices rather than organized struggle. He contends rights for animals threaten human health and freedoms, warning against extending rights to animals and urging regulation within a human led system.
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