Greenspan pushes Social Security reform debate
The editorial praises Alan Greenspan for sparking a national discussion on Social Security reform amid an election year. It notes unfunded liabilities of about 26 trillion dollars and pay roll tax shortfalls by 2018, urging urgent reform while cautioning current plans mostly affect younger generations.
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Public letters on politics, comics, and values debate
A Cedar Rapids reader laments political hate speech and urges candidates to focus on policy while defending public education. Separate letters defend Sunday comics like Opus and Non Sequitur, criticize Bush era fear politics, and call for equality, justice, and constitutional adherence.
Silent Christians urged to reclaim Jesus name amid gay equality strides
Norman Allen, playwright of In the Garden, argues liberal Christians must mirror the gay rights movement’s courage to reveal identity and redefine Christianity. He cites Barack Obama and Bill Clinton era HIV/AIDS awareness, calls for renewed faith in Jesus as inclusive teacher.
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Local Opinion Policy Update Shaped By Reader Letters
Readers are reminded that daytime phone numbers must be included with letter submissions and only one letter from each writer is printed every 30 days. The policy also notes that addresses are not published and anonymous letters are not printed within the 300 word limit.
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