Editorial calls murder outside Florida abortion clinic a moral failing
The piece denounces Paul Hill accused of killing two men in Pensacola over abortion activism. It contrasts lawful abortion with murder, cites Catholic and pro life leaders condemning violence, and urges rights through legal means and elections. It notes many anti abortion attacks and few prosecutions, urging restraint.
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Paul Hill
Pensacola
Fla
Roger Mahony
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Pat Mahoney
Washington, D.C
Operation Rescue
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Supreme Court
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Public service ethics questioned after tasteless remark
Kenneth Robinson 79 of Bayard faced scrutiny for a March quip that offended Orlando Ray Dial of Waterloo, both on the Iowa Civil Rights Commission. Gov Branstad plans guidelines to advise appointees on sensitivity as term ends in April and possible nonreappointment looms.
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Kenneth Robinson
Bayard
Robinson
Iowa Civil Rights Commission
Orlando Ray Dial
Waterloo
Civil Rights Commission
Commission
Terry Branstad
Branstad
Forrest Gump and the meaning of life reviewed
The writer argues Forrest Gump embodies what the Baby Boomers sought rather than what they claimed to stand for. Gump has no power or status yet possesses kindness, honesty, and freedom, delivering a moral message about living simply while achieving deep human worth.
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Forrest Gump
Gump
Vietnam
Forrest
Jenny
A Deterrent Claim and Death Penalty Debate
A reader argues capital punishment fails as a deterent and may increase violence. The letter cites studies from the US and abroad, notes Florida’s homicide rise after 1980 executions, and warns executions could harm society, urging abolition. Steve Pohlmeyer signs as Amnesty International state death penalty abolition coordinator.
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Iowa
Florida
John Speakelink
Steve Pohlmeyer
Amnesty International
Marion
Letter guidelines for Cedar Rapids Gazette readers
The Gazette invites letters and guest columns addressing public business. Not all can be printed. editing may occur and items are not returned. Include full name signature street address and daytime phone number. addresses are not published. Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 and FAX 398-5846.
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Cedar Rapids Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Readers condemn front-page photo of accident victim
Letters criticize The Gazette for publishing a graphic image of a boy struck by a semitrailer on July 28. Readers urge cropping and sensitivity, arguing the image harms grieving families and portrays sensationalism over decency.
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Eighth Avenue
The
Gazette
Mary J. Beacher
Marion
Stokesberry
Jimmy
Right/Comma Freaks You Can Usually Find
Write Right Carl Kane examines comma usage and argues about when pauses are needed. The piece cites examples from a Jeremy Gavron excerpt and discusses reader perception of commas and openings like there.
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Carl Kane
Jeremy Gavron
Giriama
Robert O. Ferguson
Debating creationism and human evolution
The author critiques creationist monogenesis and flood myths, arguing against drastic racial change after the Flood and supporting evolution. The piece asserts abundant fossil evidence and widespread testing of biology over the last 130 years, comparing it to astronomical facts.
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