Fatigue for liberty in choosing not to prosecute draft resisters
The editorial argues the Justice Department shows restraint by not prosecuting 161 draft-registration resisters while noting the president may seek to end the sign-up requirement. It urges continued registration to enable quick mobilization if needed, endorses women registering, and praises DOJ patience in enforcing the law.
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U.S. Justice Department
Reagan
Congress
Justice Department
Thomas Paine
Retooling to spy and CIA covert activity concerns rise
The article compares a new CIA directive to earlier Carter and Reagan policies. It notes bans on assassinations and journalist posing, but warns of expanded domestic surveillance and broader latitude under the word including. It critiques lack of probable cause and the potential return of covert operations. It warns Americans abroad may be monitored without warrants.
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CIA
U.S
FBI
Bureau
Carter
United States
Storm signals raise isolationist concern in Western alliance
The piece argues that the Polish crisis and related Middle East moves expose cracks in U S European and Israeli policies. It notes leadership absence during critical moments and warns that weak Western response could push America toward a dangerous isolationist stance.
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Golan Heights
Camp David
Egypt
Sinai
Western Alliance
Europe
Middle East
Letters on foreign aid and pro life beliefs spark readers’ debate
A Gazette reader condemns foreign aid under Reagan era policy, urging focus on domestic aid and the Human Life Amendment. The letter dismisses pro abortion as harmful and cites pro life actions while contrasting compassion at home with outside help.
Right to life and freedom in conflicting views
Letter writers argue over abortion rights, defending the unborn as a fundamental freedom while accusing pro choice advocates of denying mothers liberty. A reader cites statistics and ethics, then shifts to a personal anecdote about a thinking horse and dogs, illustrating broader themes of sparing life and care.
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Birthright
America
Land of the Free
Broadly pre-control and the Christmas season message
A reader replies to a Dec 11 letter criticizing Bill Baird and comments on reproductive rights. The writer links anti-choice views to support for punishment and taxation, argues for compassionate living as taught by the Christ child, and urges acceptance of differing views during a season of love.
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Bill Baird
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Iowa
Whistle of Dirty Songs Outshines Breakup Worries
A humorous anecdote contrasts a man trapped in office with Christmas Muzak to a girl who wants to break up with her boyfriend because he knows too many dirty songs. Her confidant asks if he sings them, she says he whistles them.
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