Editorial on Virginia Tech shootings and school safety
The Gazette editorial notes the Virginia Tech tragedy and recalls past mass shootings from Texas to Littleton. It urges preserving openness in education while improving security plans, emergency response, and early recognition of mental health issues by staff, students, and administrators.
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Northrish Community Center
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Fethke
Iowa
Letter writers push for breed neutral dog laws in Cedar Rapids
A Cedar Rapids reader argues dog owners must be held responsible for their animals, urging breed neutral dangerous dog laws and mandatory spay neuter. National figures and commentators are named, stressing humane ownership and non blame of breeds.
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Cedar Rapids
Iportant
Buster Brown
Petey
Morality in the classroom debate on life and values
A reader argues that morality should not be erased from education and urges dialogue among parents teachers and students across religious lines to teach right and wrong alongside facts. The column cites issues like abortion sexual assault and relationships as moral topics for schools and society.
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Linda Alexander
Gazette
Imus backlash stirs a broad national debate on race and sexism
The column argues Imus apologized for his use of a slur against black women and credits Marge St James with shedding light on prostitution, racism, and media culture. It notes reaction across communities, cites Nelly and Queen Latifah as counterpoints, and praises Rutgers students for standing up while urging broader action against harmful stereotypes on airwaves.
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