Love for Country and Virginia Pledge Debate
Leonard Pitts defends patriotism and warns against coercive loyalty oaths amid Virginia legislation to require daily pledges. He contrasts civil liberties with political pressure, citing Burke and American ideals of free inquiry and noncoercion. The column appears in The Gazette with contact details for Pitts.
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Court Upholds Holding Suspect Outside Home to Secure Warrant
Supreme Court rules police may detain a suspect outside his home to obtain a warrant when there is probable cause to believe contraband is inside and risk of evidence destruction exists. Justices hear arguments on a second case over heat sensor use to detect indoor marijuana growing.
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The Gazette Promotes Recycling and Soy Ink Use
The Gazette highlights commitment to future through printing with soybean ink and recycling programs. readers are urged to drop newspapers for recycling at City Carton in Cedar Rapids and via nearby recycling locations.
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Correction on Chaplet of Divine Mercy description
The Gazette corrects a Saturday story that misdefined the Chaplet of Divine Mercy as a saints litany. It is a prayer for mercy for individuals and the world. The paper will publish corrections for accuracy and welcomes complaints by phone.
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Supreme Court takes up seed patent dispute over plant varieties
The Supreme Court agreed to hear Farm Advantage Inc. of Belmond challenge to patent protection for seeds and seed-grown plant varieties. Pioneer Hi-Bred International accuses Farm Advantage of infringing 17 Pioneer seed patents by reselling under restricted licenses.
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