Keeping God in the pledge stirs national pride debate
A guest column argues Supreme Court should rule to keep the phrase under God in the Pledge of Allegiance. It condemns atheists and urges preservation of religious references as foundational to American identity. The piece cites Michael Newdow and predicts nine justices will decide the issue.
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Letters urge funding for Iowa nature projects and native lands
Connie Mutel of Solon urges Sen. Grassley and Harkin and Rep. Leach to fund real nature oriented needs in Iowa. She calls for restoring native lands to renew diversity and teach children about local creatures and processes for a sustainable future.
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Corrections officers underpaid for dangerous work
A letter argues corrections officers face greater danger than police and are underpaid, with a Cedar Rapids writer noting guards interact with numerous felons daily and earn around 30 000 yearly after a decade on the job. The piece also criticizes U S funding to Israel as excessive and misdirected.
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Jeff Moores
Cedar Rapids
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