Hate crime laws face moral and legal trade offs
Mike Deupree argues hate crime statutes punish thoughts rather than actions and risk broader abuse in a free society. Citing Byrd and Shepard cases, he questions federalization and warns against giving majority power to police attitudes, urging ostracism over incarceration.
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Court upholds state limits on anti abortion protests
The Supreme Court by 6 to 3 vote allows states leeway to restrict demonstrations outside clinics. Colorado’s 8 foot bubble rule near clinic entrances, in effect since 1993, bans counseling and leaflets within 8 feet of others within 100 feet of the entrance. Violators face up to six months jail and a $750 fine.
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Justices Allow Aid for Religious Schools
The Supreme Court ruled that government can supply instructional equipment to private religious schools in a secular neutral way. Louisiana parish funds for computers books maps and film projectors were allowed, signaling broader scope for private school aid despite dissent from some justices.
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Correction clarifies bond cost for new school repairs
The Gazette corrects a Tuesday report about a 47 million school bond. An owner of a 100000 dollar home would pay about 50 dollars yearly for 20 years to retire the bond. The paper invites complaints about accuracy and will publish corrections in this space.
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The Gazette Promotes Recycling with Soybean Ink Drive
The Gazette emphasizes sustainability by printing with soybean ink on recycled newsprint. It invites readers to recycle newspapers at City Carton located at 4250 Sixth St. SW or at nearby recycling drop-off sites.
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Iowa Supreme Court Allows Parochial Schools to Buy Tech with Tax Money
The Iowa Supreme Court affirms current practice allowing religious schools to use taxpayer funds for computers and instructional materials. Archdiocese of Dubuque superintendent Rev. Tom Teale says operations will continue as before, while officials note stage remains for ongoing church and state separation debates. Iowa funded non public schools with about 24.1 million in state and federal aid last year, including transportation, textbooks, and tax credits for families, plus 1.5 million more for technology through a new Instructional Technology Fund.
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Supreme Court
Iowa
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