Editorial argues governor has too much power over state funds
The Gazette editorial contends that a Polk County court ruling misclassifies a tax cut as a spending bill, extending gubernatorial line item veto power. It warns this could erode legislative balance and trigger more partisan conflict as Iowa weighs economic policy and the Iowa Values Fund. The piece supports veto authority over actual spending bills but says line item vetoes should not apply to non spending measures like House File 692.
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Letter criticizing The Gazette over bias and dated content
A reader accuses The Gazette of biased wording on same sex marriage likely from 2003 and questions the treatment of racial and gay communities. The letter mentions Michael Jackson, Gary Condit, Lacey Peterson, Kobe Bryant, and Iraq casualties, urging more responsible journalism.
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Bush and Blair blamed for terrorism fallout in war debate
A reader letter blasts Bush and Blair for terrorist policy and argues against wartime censorship. It cites coverage priority, critiques Mary Parker style columns, and calls for Republicans to withdraw support and acknowledge the war’s costs and failures.
States Should Not Fund Ministers in Training
A Washington state college scholarship was withheld because Joshua Davey planned to study for the ministry. The piece argues against public funding for religious studies, praising the wall between church and state and urging the Supreme Court to maintain the status quo. It notes the case may hinge on Justice O Connor and cites broader concerns about government subsidies shaping religious education.
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Center For Law and Justice
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Sandra Day O’connor
Patriot Act debate rages over civil liberties and security
The piece argues Americans should fear terrorists more than the Patriot Act, noting the act's limited proven abuses yet broad political impact. It cites lawsuits, government resistance, asset seizures, public opinion polls, and how Democrats use the issue in campaigns while acknowledging the act’s role in preventing further attacks.
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