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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1997
Page
7
Stacie Eastman of Cedar Rapids argues that busy adults can still volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters. She reflects on past freedoms, recalls simple joys, and concludes a couple of hours with a child is worthwhile, urging readers to volunteer.
James Dobson and Gary Bauer spoke on World News Tonight denouncing China's treatment of Christians and urging reversal of MFN status. The report contrasted registered churches with underground groups persecuted for preaching the second coming, and referenced Tiananmen victims as a warning about oppression.
Readers argue against a dove season in Iowa noting low local numbers and a calming song from doves. They suggest targeting nuisance pigeons and starlings instead and question hunting for pleasure rather than food.
A NTSB report shows 40 children 12 and under killed by car airbags in the last decade while about 9,500 children 14 and under died from firearms in the same period. In 1994, four Iowa children under 14 were killed by guns. Iowa official John Johnson argues gun violence is a larger health risk to children than air bag deployments.
Readers express disgust with government rot and bureaucrats. They urge qualified replacements and active civic involvement to restore responsible leadership and defend voting rights against alleged decay. The piece questions citizenry and current leaders' fitness to govern.
The Gazette invites readers to submit letters up to 300 words. Include name address and daytime phone number. only name and hometown will be published. Mail to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or fax or email as directed.
Rick Hannen of Center Point argues that Bluestem government action uses eminent domain to seize private farmland for landfills. He claims the method erodes home and heritage, harms farm families, and gives Bluestem an unfair advantage over private landfills in a competitive, high-stakes industry.
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