Bush presses on with public cue in terrorism cases
Editorial notes Bush’s early post 9 11 unity stance contrasts with later reliance on public opinion polls for detentions and trials. It cites a Washington Post ABC News survey showing support for military courts and wiretaps while civic rights concerns persist.
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Claudia Deane
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British farmers oppose preventative slaughter headline study note
A reader questions the word preventive versus preventative in a London foot and mouth report. The piece discusses dictionary guidance from American Heritage Webster's and Oxford American and cites Iowa papers using Pedaling Facts versus Peddling Facts with personal reminiscence about Cedar Rapids paper routes.
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Delaware County
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Cedar Rapids
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Twelfth Streets
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Alleghenies
Tolerance for terrorists or moral equivalence in education debate
Jennifer Garrett argues against teaching tolerance for terrorists and against perceived moral equivalence in how September 11 is discussed in schools. She cites multiculturalism advocates and unions while defending U.S. human rights, education, and government serving the people.
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al-Qaida
Judith Rizzo
New York City
U.S
America
Gazette invites letters and guest columns for public discussion
The Gazette welcomes letters and guest columns though not all can be printed. Submissions must include writer’s full name signature full street address and daytime phone number. No anonymous pieces accepted with a 300 word limit for letters and a 650 word cap for columns.
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Perot, Nader, and Gore in the 1990s elections
A reader argues that editorial logic on third candidates misses how each race shifted support. The piece notes Nader’s liberal stance and Perot’s conservative draw, suggesting Gore gains in a two-man race and Bush might have won 1992. The letter questions broad conclusions without voter-source analysis.
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Ross Perot
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Bush
Perot
Toddville School Faces Closure Plans Board Aims for Alburnett
Public meetings in Monroe Township argued against Toddville school closure amid enrollment concerns. Critics say consolidation with Alburnett ignores Toddville growth and taxes, noting shared district data and potential shifts to Alburnett’s new rooms. The second meeting is tonight at 7 in the Alburnett lunch room.
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Central City
Balancing Library Social Role With Academic Focus
A letter to the Gazette argues the library should balance community center features with preserving academic research space. The writer supports tradeoffs but warns against removing valuable reference books, urging the library board to plan so academic and social needs are both served.
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