Editorial urges UI athletes code of conduct approval
The Gazette argues for University of Iowa athletes to have a formal conduct code covering on court, in class, and free time. It notes the need for readability, possible athlete input, and strong accountability on Athletics Director Bob Bowlsby to enforce consistent, fair application to protect the program and university image.
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University of Iowa
Pierre Pierce
Pierce
David Shorton
Bob Bowlsby
Bowlsby
Hawkeyes
Cedar Rapids ward plan urged to keep boundaries simple
The City should establish five wards for council elections and elect three others plus the mayor at large under a home rule charter. State law guides ward boundaries along precincts by population, avoiding consideration of incumbents, partisanship, or demographics to ensure fairness. A county auditor could map wards, with quick City Council approval, and precincts need not be altered.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Memoir and questions on war memory and abortion ethics
A veteran recalls six days in the Battle of the Bulge and the lasting effects of combat. He then cites abortion statistics from 1980 to present, arguing moral outrage is silenced by political correctness and taxpayer support for abortion. The piece questions how society handles violence and its consequences.
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Battle of the Bulge
Bulge
Bastogne
Guttmacher Institute
United States
Tsunami disaster deaths and abortion tolls contrasted
The text notes yearly tsunami disasters in our country with a death toll around 230000 from the recent Asian tsunami and global fundraising efforts. It then cites about 1550000 abortions in the United States from 1980 into the 1990s, highlighting contrasting impacts on life.
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United States
Laws Favoring Police and Smokers Prompt Contention
The letter argues police bias in law and courts skews justice and cites labor fatality rates to claim police receive favored status. It questions tobacco settlement money, taxes on cigarettes, and smoker rights, urging equal treatment and criticizing anti smoking efforts.
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America
Freerepublic.com
Herman Lenz Sumner
Iowa
JEL
Europe as a rival and ally in U S policy
The essay warns the United States should view Europe cautiously as both ally and rival. It argues Bush should oppose EU overreach, notes Europe’s different values on freedom and regulation, and highlights GDP, defense, and currency concerns. It calls for prudent engagement without overtrust.
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Bush
Europe
China
U.S
Condoleezza Rice
European Union
United States
Cnter
Iraq
Jacques Chirac
Delaware
Joe Biden
Washington
France
Germany
America
North Korea
Asia
United Nations
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