Lifting Arab boycott of Israel as test of faith and policy
George McGovern argues lifting the Arab boycott of Israel could advance peace with Rabin and Arafat. He cites economic and political benefits, urges Arabs to drop the boycott as a test of faith, and calls for partial and eventual full removal tied to peace steps. He links interfaith reconciliation to Middle East progress and notes opposing views within Israel.
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Farmers blamed in December letter over REAP funding
A December letter accuses farmers of greed and environmental harm but a reader defends farmers as honest and needed. They describe saving wildlife habitat, enduring floods, and argue REAP originally split funding for soil and water conservation and land recreation. The writer urges balance between recreation and water quality and warns harsh words harm public cooperation.
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Parental responsibility and public reaction raise concerns
A reader cites a Chicago AP report about a 10 year old charged in a tot's death and laments parental neglect. The letter argues judges must tailor juvenile care and warns against labeling youths as delinquents, urging parental accountability and societal reform.
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