Ethical dilemma surfaces as firms profit from donated body parts
The Orange County Register and AP reveal US law bans profits from tissue sales yet firms and tissue banks charge processing fees, with a single body yielding up to 34000 for nonprofit banks and up to 110000 for retrieved parts. Families fear donations may become for-profit and deter civic generosity.
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Orange County
Calif
Register
U.S
Associated Press
the Register
Los Angeles
Orange County Register
Zimbabwean leader faces risk of unrest and legal collapse
The commentary argues that Robert Mugabe may reap consequences for condoning land seizures and violence against white farmers and opposition members. It warns that disregard for the rule of law risks broader anarchy and calls for a return to lawful order to avoid a self-inflicted crisis.
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Zimbabwe
Robert Mugabe
Guardian
London
Britain
Robin Cook
Mugabe
Holds threaten UN peacekeeping says Holbrooke at briefing
At a U N symposium Richard Holbrooke warned a train wreck looms if peacekeeping fails again. He blamed domestic Holds in Congress led by Senator Judd Gregg for blocking funds and hampering missions in Kosovo Sierra Leone East Timor and the Congo.
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Ashington
Richard Wivrccies
Congress
U.S
United Nations
U.N
Kosovo
East Timor
Sierra Leone
Congo
Holbrooke
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Richard Haass
Brookings Institution
Security Council
Princeton Lyman
Overseas Development Council
Lee Hamilton
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Judd Gregg
Senator Gregg
New Hampshire
Gregg
Debate Over Flag Burning and Freedom’s Limits
Letter writers defend and contest flag desecration laws with references to the First Amendment. They cite Supreme Court cases from 1989 1990 and argue for or against constitutional amendments to protect the flag. The exchange contrasts patriotism with symbolic speech and constitutional safeguards.
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U.S
The
Gazette
Supreme Court
District Court
Help Fight Land Mines Worldwide
A Gazette report highlights ongoing land mine dangers in Bosnia Herzegovina where three children were killed. It notes 22 minutes per death or injury globally, with 60 to 70 million mines in 68 countries. De-mining costs, treaties, and the Adopt-a-Minefield program seek aid from citizens and organizations.
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Bosnia-Herzegovina
United States
United Nations
United Nations Association of the USA
Landmines.org
Iowa United Nations Association
Unaiowa
Inav
Katy Hansen
Lowa United Nations Association
Iowa City
Gazette invites public letters and guest columns
The Gazette accepts letters and guest columns addressing public business. Submissions require writer’s full name signature full street address and daytime phone number. No anonymous letters. 300 word limit per writer per 30 days. Column length suggested 700 words or fewer. Address box and contact details provided.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
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