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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 2000
Page
5
A reader criticizes The Gazette for a media blackout that limits voter awareness to two parties. The letter urges inclusion of all six FEC recognized parties in presidential debates and asks for coverage of Constitution Party candidate Howard Phillips.
A pair of June 29 readers argue about the Supreme Court ruling on school prayer. One Cedar Rapids writer says the decision bans all prayer, while an Iowa City reader favors limiting religious ceremonies in schools and advocates prayer in churches and other venues.
The text explains red herring as a diversionary device used by public figures to avoid tough questions by making provocative claims. It traces usage by McCarthy era commentators, cites UI official Ann Rhodes, and notes links to Nixon’s nickname Tricky Dick and Reagan’s grain remark.
An Iowa editor advocates laughing at grammatical slips to spur improvement. Three Eastern Iowans join the lighthearted trend by commenting on wedding décor and writing quirks. Quotes from Joanne Jack Kate Hawkins and others highlight playful reactions to wording and hosting choices. The piece ponders if humor can cure mental loopiness.
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