Librarians face tough choice after Supreme Court on filters
The Gazette notes the Supreme Court upheld the Childrens Internet Protection Act requiring federal funded libraries to use filters. It argues filters raise free speech concerns but affirms Congress can mandate them, pressing libraries to balance access with child protection amid imperfect tech. It suggests practical workarounds and oversight.
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U.S. Supreme Court
ACLU
Center For Democracy and Library Associations
Congress
County-wide bans signal overreach in fight over second hand smoke
Robert Tracinski, senior editor at the Ayn Rand Institute in Irvine, argues that expanding local tobacco bans reflects government overreach, infringing on individual rights and personal judgment. He contends that even if second hand smoke is a risk, education and personal choice should prevail over regulation.
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Arizona
Maine
Oregon
British Medical Journal
Ayn Rand
Washington
Robert Tracinski
Ayn Rand Institute
Irvine
Calif
Meskwaki feud cautions and concert critique provoke debate
Letters discuss ending tribal feuds to restore reputation in American Indian economics and stability. A Cedar Rapids concert review praises John Tristan stepping in for John Fogerty, noting the crowd enjoyed CCR tunes and fireworks glasses, while critiquing a harsh reviewer. Bruce Koerber argues against free market extremes and socialism, urging a return to honest leadership and a revived free market.
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Preston Duncan Toledo
John Tristan
John Forgerty
John Fogerty
Cedar Rapids
Willie Moseley
Bruce Koerber
CCR tribute show sparks fan praise despite review
A reader defends a Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute concert, praising Elliot Easton for his CCR riff work and suggesting the reviewer misunderstood the spirit of the event. The letter hints the band intended a private party setting and generated broad appreciation among attendees.
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CCR
Elliot Easton
Easton
Cars
Political connections blamed over capitalism in monetary policy critique
A reader argues that monetary policy creates winners and losers through the distribution of new money. Favored political connections, not capitalism, drive the wealth gap as prices rise and nonbeneficiaries fall behind. The writer condemns tax credits for nonpayers and questions welfare via taxation.
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Federal Reserve
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