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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 2005
Page
12
The Ga zette marks its 100th Neighborhood event celebrating local activism. Cedar Rapids comprises 11 organized neighborhood associations spanning all city quadrants. Neighbors engage to improve streets, parks, safety, and youth programs, fostering an inclusive, active urban community.
The Gazette marks its 100th In the Neighborhood event and urges residents to form neighborhood associations. National Night Out on August 2 strengthens police community partnerships. Sandi Fowler, neighborhood liaison, offers help at 286 5077.
Letters discuss the Iraq war and casualties, with readers criticizing pre emptive war aims and questioning American support for the conflict. A Springville correspondent defends Republicans against charges of racism while urging constructive dialogue.
A reader describes a dangerous street game where a driver must decide in five seconds to brake sharply or swerve as pedestrians walk into the road. The note expresses concern over the game’s deadly stakes and the chance of harming others.
Leon Chamberlain of Marion criticizes Governor Tom Vilsack for urging felon voting rights and omitting right to work language. He argues the proposals favor Democrats and harm Iowa, claiming the ex convict vote expands a left leaning base while protecting unions and deterring business.
Duncan Stewart of Iowa City argues backers should join the armed forces or have their children enlist to support the Iraq war. He contends public loudness demands action from supporters rather than rhetoric, urging personal sacrifice.
Democrats who back Rep. Jim Leach should note his June 15 vote in favor of blocking funds to enforce a federal court ruling on displaying the Ten Commandments at a county courthouse. The Hostettle proposal risks diluting judicial power and First Amendment protections by shifting authority to Congress.
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