Editorial Debate on Civilian Control of the Military
The Gazette comments on generals pressuring for Rumsfeld's removal and the risks to civilian oversight. It notes public polls showing support for military final say, warns against politicizing military leadership, and argues for preserving constitutional civilian control despite debates over Rumsfeld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Defense
Donald Rumsfeld
Rumsfeld
Bush
Gener
Als
The Meaning and Practice of Prayer Across Faiths
The author reflects on why people pray and how prayer functions as a bond with a transcendent presence. He describes personal practice in seminary and home groups, notes diverse prayers including adoration and supplication, and contrasts apophatic and kataphatic approaches while urging openness to varied methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Baptist Theological Seminary
Kansas City
Kan
Vietnam
Seminary
Heaven
Alfred Lord Tennyson
God
Harry Emerson Fosdick
Georgias immigration law sparks international backlash
The piece cites Mexican presidential spokesman Ruben Aguilar criticizing Georgia's new immigration law as discriminatory against Mexicans and people of Mexican origin. It argues the law targets illegal immigrants and questions why non citizens should have rights or immunity to prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Broadcasting Corp
Ruben Aguilar
Georgia
Lauretta Rion Atkins
Firearm Rights vs Government Controls
Wayne Swanson argues that birthright to bear arms parallels the right to drive. he contends gun restrictions erode freedom, citing crimes prevented by firearms and linking gun control to totalitarian regimes. He warns that restrictive policies echo Nazi and communist precedents. Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Hitler
Germany
Lenin
Russia
Wayne Swanson
Cedar Rapids
Don’t Gawk Help Out Why UI Students Should Aid Iowa City
Elizabeth Schlehuber of Iowa City urges University of Iowa students to join tornado cleanup efforts and donations. She supports The Gazette coverage and calls for positive student action to support residents rebuilding after the disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gazette
Iowa City
University of Iowa
the Gazette
Alpha Chi Omega
College
Elizabeth Schlehuber
Public sector costs under scrutiny in Iowa critique
A letter argues public officials’ salaries and pensions exceed private sector levels, undermining accountability. It cites Robert Stewart of the Public Interest Institute and claims unsustainable pay, deteriorating roads and parks, and slipping cost containment at all government levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Locke
Locke
Iowa
Robert Stewart
Public Interest Institute
Mount Pleasant
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Kansas City Star
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