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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 2004
Page
4
Molly Ivins style column urges diet starts after fudge but notes holiday temptations. The Cedar Rapids Marion YMCAs announce New Year Day hours, offering the first chance this year to begin a diet or exercise plan with facilities open on January 1.
The Gazette notes the YMCA invites the public to a 9 am to 2 pm kickoff at Des Moines area YMCAs promoting Activate America. Des Moines is among 14 leaders, with $4 million in federal funds via DHHS partnership. Join, waive $50 fee, and pursue healthier lifestyles with community programs plus access to televised Hawkeyes game.
A reader criticizes gun violence advocates and surveys while discussing U S politics and religious values. The letter mocks ideology on abortion capital punishment and gay rights and predicts a presidential setback.
Readers question media focus on the Scott Peterson case and sensational elements. The letter argues coverage emphasized emotions, interviews, and lurid details over core issues, urging diverse viewpoints and media responsibility to preserve democracy. A separate note supports media watchdog concerns regarding Sinclair Broadcast Group and urged turning off biased broadcasts.
The piece argues violent video games like Halo 2 fuel war-minded youth and political debate. Gov Blagojevich calls for bans to minors, while critics warn restrictions won’t curb sales or access. Supporters defend art and user-rated systems amid ongoing conflict.
A letter argues that a re elected born again Evangelical president legitimizes fundamentalist Christians and their intolerance toward abortion homosexuality and church state separation. It compares debate tactics to Bush and notes accusations of faulty belief systems and flip flopping on issues.
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