Editorial: Civility Lacks In War Comparisons
The piece rebukes reframing Bush as Hitler and notes exaggeration in public dialogue. It argues that phrase similarity does not prove moral equivalence, citing Eisenhower and Little Rock to illustrate differing motives and actions. Dissent is healthy but should avoid distortions that erode credibility.
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Bush
Adolf Hitler
Jimmy Breslin
Newsday
Breslin
Hitler
Reichstag
Poland
Iraq
Germany
Saddam Hussein
Professors Debate Free Speech On Campuses Beyond Class
An Los Angeles Times editorial surveys free speech on campuses. It contrasts Nicholas De Genova’s Iraq war remarks at Columbia with Irvine Valley College’s memo restricting classroom discussions, arguing academic freedom requires responsibility and relevant content in teaching.
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Los Angeles Times
Columbia University
New York
Nicholas de Genova
U.S
Iraq
Common Sense
Somalia
de Geneva
Irvine Valley College
Orange County
Coast Community College
Dennis White
Malpractice reform sparks debate on federalism and states
Robert A. Levy argues that caps on malpractice awards and attorney fees should be left to the states. He contends Congress overuses the Commerce Clause to regulate torts, urging federal restraint and respect for state sovereignty despite proposals from Republicans and Democrats.
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Robert A. Levy
Cato
House
Senate
Supreme Court
United States
Lopez
Morrison
Melvin Watt
D-N.c
Feeney
Florida
Congress
Letter writers urge funding for child abuse services in Iowa
A Gazette editorial on March 11 calls for more funds to handle child abuse cases and expands to at risk children in need. Diane Ramsey of Cedar Rapids supports Four Oaks and urges state lawmakers to allocate funds now. Edward L. Castelein notes general war opinions and condemns obstructive protest behavior.
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The
Gazette
Iowa
Department of Human Services
Four Oaks
Diane Ramsey
Cedar Rapids
280 Million People in Long Vaccine Line
Reader comments on mass vaccination patience and pace. A note praises past Gazette articles on smallpox and vaccination progress among medical personnel nationwide and argues for immediate vaccination for willing individuals.
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Iraq
the Gazette
Athlete bill should not pay college athletes
The author opposes a state legislative proposal to compensate college athletes for participating in their sport. Rep Wayne Ford cites injuries from football as a reason. The piece argues student athlete terminology is losing meaning and rejects paying students as fans would.
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Wayne Ford
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