Latent conservative genes mock political divide in satire
A Davenport reader ridicules the idea that Republicans are genetically predisposed. The letter mocks GOP biology claims, jokes about genetic testing at Iowa, and ends with a wry note on discussing politics with a conservative mother and liberal milkman.
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Iowa GOP under fire for creationism agenda in caucuses
In a June letter, geology professor Brian Glenister argues the creationist model lacks scientific validity and warns that fundamentalists have gained influence in Iowa GOP caucuses. He cites proposed platform item 3.12 urging Creation Science be taught alongside evolution, signaling political backing for non scientific doctrine.
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Secularists Too Hair Trigger on Church State Issue
In his June 7 column Mike Deupree criticizes secularists for overreacting to religious intrusion in public life while arguing the founding era embraced church state separation. He questions ACLU tactics, taxes, and religious symbols, urging demand to end church tax subsidies and God in pledges and currency.
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Two faced critics of Clinton and Reagan supporters
Coralville reader Guy L Roedern notes partisan hypocrisy as critics attack President Clinton for not serving in the military while praising Ronald Reagan’s limited real service and Rush Limbaugh’s claimed ankle injury.
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