Lawyers and the moral weight of defending hated clients
Law professor Jonathan Turley argues that zealous defense is essential even for infamous suspects like bin Laden. He cites historic cases from Scottsboro to Leo Frank to show how public pressure tests lawyers duty to justice and due process, warning against mob justice and extrajudiciallitigation.
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Osama bin — Laden
bin Laden
Sir Thomas More
Clarence Darrow
Atticus Finch
Georgia
Leo Frank
Frank
Georgia Bar
New Orleans
American Bar Association
Nouns Used as Verbs Spark Grammatical Debate
A Kansan City Star discussion by Kris W. Kobach explores why nouns are increasingly used as verbs. The piece offers theories of overblown jargon and weak grammar, and contrasts with court language where plead can take pled or pleaded terms.
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Kris W. Kobach
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law
The
Kansas City Star
Local faith leaders urge continued giving amid post 9 11 charity drive
Pastor Marty Boller of The Father's House Vineyard Christian Fellowship in Cedar Rapids asks congregations to sustain support for local ministries as donations dip since mid September. He cites job losses, reduced giving, and difficulty staffing Salvation Army kettle efforts while urging generosity to aid home communities and global relief.
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Cedar Rapids
The
Red Cross
Salvation Army
Linn County
New York City
Washington, D.C
Marty Boller
Father’s House Vineyard Christian Fellowship
World Theatre
Work fast to save your pet
Letter writer urges pet owners to seek second opinions and explore Iowa resources for advanced treatments. She argues some vets default to euthanasia when feasible and urges proactive questioning and referrals to save distressed pets.
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Iowa
Carol Petschow
Gazette accepts reader letters under 300 words
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words. Include your name street address and daytime phone number. Only your name and hometown will be published. Send to The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 or via fax or email provided.
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Gazette
the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Hunters as Conservationists Debated Over Pain and Pay-To-Shoot Critique
The Gazette recounts a reader's critique of hunting pheasants, arguing hunting inflicts pain and death, questions conservation claims, and condemns pay-to-shoot practices and high tech gear. The letter cites Low pheasant populations and cites Interior Department figures showing few Americans hunt.
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The
Gazette
Iowa
U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service
Heed warning signals and balance transit system now
Regent letters in The Gazette touch on transportation problems and advocate a balanced system of air autos and high speed trains. Critics warn against overreliance on air and highway and call for rail expansion and a modern rail network including a line between North Liberty and Iowa City.
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Regent
the Gazette
America
James K. Glassman
New Republic
Gregg Easterbrook
North Liberty
Iowa City
California style smoking ban boosts restaurant and bar business
A letter argues that California’s ban on smoking in restaurants and bars spurred growth rather than losses, citing new venues and increased customer turnout. The author urges Iowa City and Coralville to adopt a citywide ban, criticizing counterarguments to smoke-free policies.
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California
Iowa City
Coralville
Iowa
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