Cedar Rapids weighs own merits for local sales tax
The Gazette notes Cedar Rapids may ask voters to approve a local option sales tax after Des Moines saw a downgrade to Aa from Moody’s. It argues bonds reflect broader fiscal responsibility and questions if bond ratings alone justify the tax move, urging the issue stand on its own merits.
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Frankfurt marks Anne Frank birthday with youth center plan
In Frankfurt a 65th birthday observance honors Anne Frank born June 12 1929. Mayor Andreas von Schoeler notes the sheltered childhood that did not come and officials plan a summer youth center near her birth house to promote self determination and tolerance as a memory of the Holocaust and a push for world peace.
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Frankfurt
Anne Frank
Netherlands
Andreas von Schoeler
How liberals politicize religious faith
William J Bennett argues liberals mischaracterize conservative Christians as extremists while praising open debate. He notes hostile labels from Democratic leaders and media, defends the religious right, and urges civility in addressing moral issues and civic life.
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Vic Fazio
Texas
Ann Richards
Anti-Defamation League
New York Times
Why the Clintons Can't Be Trusted
A skeptical letter claims Hillary Clinton seeks to redefine the family and push a United Nations Rights of the Child treaty. It argues this would empower government over parents, endangering religious values, freedoms, and personal health choices while accusing the Clintons of lying and promoting deficit growth.
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Thomas J. Bliley
R-Va
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Children’s Defense Fund
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Health Freedom News
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Robertson cited in O J case debate sparks protest
Mary S. Parlin of Cedar Rapids objects to Albert Hunt’s June 23 Wall Street Journal remarks linking Pat Robertson and the Christian Coalition to marital violence. She praises Robertson’s charitable work and condemns what she calls Christian discrimination and anti Christian bigotry.
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Titus
Garza case prompts parole board critique nationwide
Louise Gunn White of Cedar Rapids voices concern over the Garza case and parole decisions citing an 11 year sentence for the killing of a 14 year old girl. Pam Simon recalls the child’s face and criticizes the parole outcome while Ted Tripp warns of community impact from unpunished crimes.
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The Cedar Rapids Gazette invites letters and guest columns addressing public business. Not all will be printed due to space and editorial criteria. Submissions must include the writer’s full name signature full street address and daytime phone number. Addresses are not published. Letters are limited to 300 words and one per writer every 30 days. Column length suggested up to 700 words. Send to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 or fax 3985846.
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Dictum misspelled as dictim fuels language debate
Carl Kane argues about the spellings and meanings of dictum and related terms. He cites a misused editorialic quote about Rostenkowski and contrasts traditional and modern dictionary definitions while noting other spelling slips from grocers Quaker officials and TV reporters.
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