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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 2003
Page
4
Veterans of Foreign Wars in Independence fly the Confederate flag at Veterans Park prompting complaints. City officials discuss policy as debate grows over honoring history without endorsing racism and political views.
Opinion calls for equal six week paid leave for all parents across UI and ISU, urging use of accrued sick time for newborn, adopted, and foster children. Criticizes UI policy granting six weeks for pregnancy and five days for adoption while denying broader eligibility. Argues for universal, fair policy from the Board of Regents to prevent disparities and aid vulnerable foster youths.
Letters criticize flag display as treasonous and an insult to Union soldiers and African Americans. They contrast Confederate heritage with modern American values and urge readers to vote in 2004, highlighting concerns about the Bush administration and economic policy.
A reader questions civilian deaths in Iraq and Afghanistan after 9 11 and accuses supporters of wartime policy of blood guilt citing AP counts and NGO estimates. References a June Dye Job article about Coralville ponds and a parks director denying pond dyeing.
A 2003 vehicle suffered its third vandalism incident in nine months, with spray paint and egging causing paint damage. The writer urges parents to monitor teens and know where their children are late at night, blaming upbringing for the acts.
Dick Pohorsky of Cedar Rapids argues in favor of preserving Confederate history while condemning destruction of symbols. He cites U.S. history, the Taliban comparison, and calls for education and context to unite a divided nation.
An editorial urges stronger government supervision of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae after accounting restatements and executive firings. It argues Congress should require full financial disclosures and tighter reporting standards, with support from Greenspan and Donaldson, to protect taxpayers and homeowners.
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