Letters to the Gazette gag rules and free speech
The column argues both parties claim to defend civil rights while citing Democratic alleged gag rules and selective tolerance for pro life or pro choice voices. It contrasts Democrat openness with alleged censorship at party events and highlights tensions over free speech in the 1980s context.
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Ellen Goodman
Massachusetts
Bill Weld
Pennsylvania
Robert Casey
Democratic National Committee
Omni Park Central Hotel
National Right To Life Committee
DNC
Patrick Mahoney
Florida
Freeburg Presses Equal Debate Time for U S Senate Bid
Cedar County volunteers urge fair access for Rosanne Freeburg in upcoming debates with Sen Grassley and rival Jean Lloyd Jones. They accuse IPT of bias during the primary and say Freeburg will file an FCC complaint if access is blocked. Freeburg campaign aims to visit newspapers statewide.
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Cedar County
U.S. Senate
Rosanne Freeburg
Jean Lloyd- Jones
Sen. Grassley
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Anne
Jean Lloyd-Jones
Iowa
Rosanne
FCC
IPT
Condom distribution in schools sparks debate
An 18 year old critic argues condoms in schools won t fix abortion or teen sexual activity. They say abstinence is safer and call for addressing underlying causes such as media messages sexual abuse peer pressure and self esteem rather than distributing protection.
Goat Seizure Sparks Townwide Outcry in Hiawatha
Carol Hanson of 203 Ninth Ave reports her exotic Africa pygmy goat Trish was removed by city officers after a July incident blamed on sewer gas. She notes no exotic pet law existed and claims local police acted on mayor and police chief requests, provoking community anger.
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Trish
Hiawatha
Carol Hanson
Ninth Ave
Gazette Readers Letters Policy Note
The Gazette explains it does not vouch for accuracy or judge opinions in letters. Corrections or disagreements from readers are to be published in equal measure in future issues.
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Gazette
Celebrate Human Diversity Suppers for Cedar Rapids
Community members propose bi monthly potluck gatherings at the Ambroz Center to foster unity. Organizers invite input and volunteers, listing contact numbers 364 1285 366 2181 and mailing address Box 2298 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 for participation.
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Cedar Rapids
Ambroz Center
Iowa
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