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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 2005

Page

4

Editorial: Meth Law Crackdown Faces Doubtful Efficacy

The Gazette questions new meth precursor laws aimed at limiting cold medicine sales. A former addict testifies that restrictions push users to multiple stores or illegal purchases, while lawmakers push for pharmacist sales and centralized tracking. Evidence of effectiveness remains scant.

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Adults emerge as the political adults in debate over Bush plan

The piece argues Democrats act like children amid Bush's State of the Union and Iraq voting, contrasting adult Republicans with Democratic theatrics. It notes disputes over Social Security finances, judiciary appointments, and election aftermath, urging responsible governance and real-world debate.

Bush John Kerry Sen Kerry Iraq White House

Failing to push wedge issues blindsides conservatives

Tim O'Brien argues Rove used gay marriage to mobilize the base before elections, then offered no actions during the following years. He suggests the issue will be revived only for the next ballot, leaving voters listening to a rehearsed encore without change.

Karl Rove Tim O’brien Fayette

Separation of science and religion in education debate

The letter argues Goulds Non-Overlapping Magisteria separating science and religion, noting science seeks empirical fact while religion probes meaning and ethics. It suggests classrooms handle evolution in science and faith in humanities, acknowledging faiths leap of faith. Ken Gould Tipton.

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Bush abandons gay marriage ban push amid opposition

In a recent interview President Bush said he will not pursue legislation banning gay marriage citing Senate opposition. Critics argue Republicans control both chambers yet ignore a central issue before the election, leaving supporters feeling disenfranchised.

Bush Senate

Support Scouts who stay true to their oath

A historical letter urges Americans to back the Boy Scouts of America founded in 1910. It defends the Scout Oath against opponents who associate with the ACLU and urges readers to donate to local troops to help defend the organization’s stance on religion and moral values.

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