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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 2010
Page
4
The Gazette cautions that while lottery funds support education, economic development and environmental programs, continued expansion and new electronic gaming could raise gambling addiction and social costs. It urges careful review and safeguards before any broader promotion.
The piece argues against hearings to revise the 14th Amendment and cautions that fears of anchor babies misread the law. It notes the amendment grants citizenship by birth and discusses historical intent, the Dred Scott decision, and the broad reach to immigrants and their children.
Merle Wilson of Jesup warns that special interests seek to remove dams on the Wapsipinicon River from the Minnesota border to Independence to create white-water areas for kayaks and canoes. He questions funding, potential landowner trespass, litter, and DNR biases toward hunters and boaters.
Letter criticizes Leonard Pitts Jr. Aug 8 column for blaming Christianity while acknowledging flaws. Writer notes Christians and churches are fallible yet seek forgiveness and grace, arguing for a fuller view of Christian history and effort to stay the course.
Rev Mark Eccles of Cedar Rapids writes about the importance of Christianity and church communities. He asserts the church’s positive role in education and healthcare and urges believers to grow in faith together rather than quit the Christian path.
A 13 year old girl was assaulted at St. Jude's Sweet Corn Festival by a teenage attacker. The writer urges increased security or cancellation for future events at church sponsored gatherings. The letter also criticizes national policy and SPLC coverage of sovereign citizens.
Guest columnist recounts family military service and heroism while opposing Father John Dear receiving the Pacem in Terris Peace and Freedom Award. The piece argues Dear’s antiwar stance clashes with Catholic tradition and calls for rescision of the award funded in part by a Davenport Diocese campaign.
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