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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 2006
Page
4
After twenty years of efforts Congress is set to declare English the official language. The action, while expected to provoke rhetoric, is unlikely to alter daily life for most Americans. The experience in Iowa suggests limited practical impact.
The Gazette criticizes a bill by Rep. Steve King Iowa seeking an English language official status. Supporters expect House passage this year, while critics warn of symbolic impact and immigrant exclusion. The piece notes prior Senate action on a similar measure and stresses language learning remains advantageous.
A reader argues against demolishing the Roosevelt Hotel for a new downtown arena. The letter laments losing historical character for a stainless steel complex, urges renovation of landmarks like Hawkeye Seed, and questions brownfield reuse versus tearing down the current arena for student parking.
In this Lebanon Independent letter Fisk, with 30 years in the Middle East and Arabic fluency, endorses his recent book The Great War for Civilization as a corrective to skewed regional reporting. Harvey Sollberger Strawberry Point.
A reader urges seeking broader sources to avoid biased or incomplete Middle East reporting. The note cites Michael Goodwin and argues oil funding and U S weapons transfers shape conflict dynamics, recommending Robert Fisk’s reporting for fuller context.
Cort Stapleton of Cedar Rapids argues the Mideast crisis threatens the United States and calls for preemptive war to oust Iran's leadership and destroy its capabilities before a nuclear program expands. He links Hezbollah and Hamas to Syria and Iran and urges strong American leadership to protect Israel and global security.
Noelridge Gardens showcases a brilliant display with plans by planners designers and gardeners praised for planting cultivation and upkeep. Carol Burger Davidson thanks the team responsible for the beauty.
Mark Rushton argues against demolishing the Roosevelt Hotel to build a subsidized arena. He questions the city of Cedar Rapids buying Westdale Mall and adding vacant shopping space to stay competitive with Quad Cities and Des Moines.
Neighbor vents about persistent dog waste in the yard and frustration with cleanup. The writer seeks advice on how to handle recurring mess and catch misbehaving dogs responsible.
An advocate argues NATO should broaden its mission in the Middle East expanding from Afghanistan and Iraq to Lebanon and the Palestinian Authority A stronger NATO presence could police borders deter violence and ease fears of regional collapse while recognizing limits and the need for diplomacy and long term solutions.
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