Anti French rhetoric harms efforts to fight terrorism
Norman Luxenburg of Iowa City argues that anti French sentiment should not hinder cooperation in the war on terrorism. He notes France's post 9/11 support, emphasizes shared values with the United States and Western democracies, and urges collaboration over recrimination. He cites historical lessons and calls for mutual respect in policy.
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Speeding big rigs threaten Iowa road safety an opinion
The piece argues speed by heavy trucks undermines life and safety on Iowa roads. It critiques blame shifting in crashes and uses a barroom metaphor to suggest tests and policies may use arbitrary limits, noting heavy fog as an example of dangerous conditions.
Letters on truck speed and safety raise legal questions
A reader cites Ohio DPS figures linking most fatal crashes to other drivers and questions how Iowa and Ohio treat fault. They urge action by safety groups and contemplate aggressive enforcement of big rig speed, while also expressing extreme views on punishment for sexual crimes and advocating castration.
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