Why school prayer mustn't be forced
President Clinton urges public schools to find common ground between religious advocates and civil liberties defenders. He cites a Florida case of a fourth grader expelled for reading a Bible and argues First Amendment free speech protects student prayer while preventing schools from dictating how or when to pray.
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Clinton
Vienna
Joshua Burton
Orange County
Fla
James Madison High School
Arlington County
Christian Coalition
People For the American Way
Jorge Osterling
Congressional Quarterly
Virginia
Taxpayers urge Congress to sacrifice true costs in budget rows
A Cedar Rapids reader asks why Congress does not share in fiscal belt tightening like other sectors. The letter suggests cutting lawmakers pay may help curb spending yet cautions against harming candidate appeal. It notes reapportionment reduced Iowa’s House seats without harming representation since 1990.
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Cedar Rapids
Congress
House of Representatives
Iowa
Washington
Privacy vs. Pedophile Sting on the Internet
A private investigator posed as a 14 year old to lure Bryan Sisson, a convicted child molester, to a Milwaukee hotel where FBI agents arrested him. The piece argues this undercover operation protects citizens while distinguishing from general government intrusion.
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Orwell
New York Times
Bryan Sisson
Jessica
Milwaukee
FBI
Sisson
Sen. James Exon
Parking clash tests unity between church and neighborhood
In a June 29 guest column Bill Hoekstra analyzes the dispute between St. Paul’s United Methodist Church and the Wellington Heights Neighborhood Association over demolishing houses at 1413 and 1415 Second Ave SE to build a parking lot. The piece notes past cooperation, proposed ecumenical programs, a capital drive of 160 879 dollars, and questions whether tearing down the houses serves affordable housing goals or street appearance. The author urges both sides to resolve the conflict and emphasizes the church's duty to use resources wisely while criticizing ongoing objections from the association.
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Bill Hoekstra
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church
Wellington Heights
St. Paul’s
Second Ave
Hoekstra
Third Avenue SE
Wellington Heights Association
Second Avenue
St. Paul’s Board of Trustees
14Th Street
Bever Avenue
Third Avenue
Eugene Young
St. Paul's
Nathan Pollock
Dale Todd
Board of Adjustment
United Methodist Church
Scott Sanford shines as master of ceremonies at Freedom Festival
Letters praise Scott Sanford for outstanding MC work at two events during the Freedom Festival. His announcing at the Tournament of Drums and the Greene Square talent contest is commended for adding quality and class.
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Scott Sanford
Greene Square
Scott
Grassley misstates AmeriCorps funding says Cedar Rapids letter
Nancy Ryder of Cedar Rapids defends AmeriCorps against Sen Grassley calling it a boondoggle. She notes a 50-50 public private funding mix and argues the program funds sustained public service with educational benefits. Pell grants are not a substitute for AmeriCorps and public input should support the program.
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Charles Grassley
AmeriCorps
Grassley
Pell
Gazette
Iowa
Nancy Ryder
Cedar Rapids
Nonscholastic Problems Cited Then and Now in California Schools
The Fullerton Police Department and the California Department of Education contrast 1940s student issues with today’s concerns. Main items include talking chewing gum noise running in halls improper dress and improper line behavior. The note questions bringing back prayer and school authority.
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Fullerton, Calif
Polite Department
California Department of Education
Gazette letters seek public input with 300 word limit
The Gazette invites readers to submit letters up to 300 words. Include name street address and daytime phone number. only your name and hometown will be published. Send to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 or via fax email or online options listed.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
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Dale Larson
Jerry Elsen
Mark Bowden
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George Orwell
Oceania
Jeff Greenfield
Universal Press Syndicate
Quentin Wagenfield
Rockwell Collins
the Gazette
K.M
Dutch” Thompson
Mount Vernon
Gazette Net
Flowa
CompuServe
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