When pranks cross the line in public events
The Gazette editorial discusses the line between satire and criminal assault in political pranks. It cites Jane Fonda spitting incident in Kansas City and pie assaults on Ann Coulter, William Kristol, Pat Buchanan, and David Horowitz. It urges swift college admin action and serious consequences to deter violence and protect free expression.
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Activist Maria Ruzicka Dies in Iraq Car Bombing
American activist Maria Ruzicka, who led a Kabul protest in April 2002 calling for U S compensation to Afghanistan casualties, died in a Saturday car bomb attack in Iraq while conducting door to door casualty surveys. U S officials have not released official death figures.
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Purpose driven life activist dies in Iraq car bomb
Maria Ruzicka, 28, a California Republican daughter and antiwar advocate, built CIVIC to aid Iraqi and Afghan civilian victims. She traveled without guards, aided by Iraqi volunteers, influencing Sen. Patrick Leahy to back a civilian assistance program. Her death occurred when a car bomb struck a nearby U.S. convoy as she sought to help victims.
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Letters on democracy and local government power
The writer argues the people, not corporations, govern through constitutional preambles and urges officials to serve the public. Citing Cedar Rapids figures like Donald Gardner, W W Stolba, Donald Canney, James Steinbeck, and others, the piece contends youth can lead city offices and emphasizes the Gazette’s credibility in public discourse.
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Kelly Fitzpatrick
Young guns on Cedar Rapids council questioned
The April 6 front page posited that no one under 35 has served on Cedar Rapids City Council since 1908, with Dave Zahn cited as possibly the youngest at 36. The piece hints at conjecture and calls for further research, asking readers and subscribers for clarity.
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Letter misstates Carter exclusion and pay way blame
The writer criticizes an April 12 letter for misrepresenting a Washington Post story on Carter’s invitation and choice not to attend. The Gazette compares it to a front page claim that the nation took a pay cut in 04, arguing fixed incomes suffered from retiree Medicare premium increases and inflation. The piece urges fact correction and belt‑tightening without sensationalism.
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