Lessons From Haiti Echo Old Debates In US Policy
The piece argues that the United States, under President Bush, faces a renewed Haiti intervention, linking past coups and Aristide’s ouster to current efforts. It notes a 5,000-strong multinational force, UN handover within months, and calls for long term aid from Haiti, the UN, OAS, and CARICOM while warning against repetition of past failures.
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Uring
George W. Bush
U.S
Haiti
Clinton
Bush
United States
United Nations
Jean-Bertrand Aristide
Aristide
Central African Republic
Organization of American States
Caribbean Community and Common Market
Caricom
Passion and politics collide in Gibson’s The Passion debate
The piece argues The Passion reflects the Gospels and Jewish-Christian tensions. It cites reactions from Protestants and Catholics, noting critiques of bias toward Romans and Zionists. It portrays Jewish activists’ calls for accountability as provocative and calls for broader dialogue.
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Sion
Jesus
Via Dolorosa
Mel Gibson
Jerusalem
Pontius Pilate
Pilate
God
Foreign-born candidates for president deserve a chance
In this opinion piece, Bill Maher argues constitutional change is needed to allow foreign-born Americans to run for president. He cites Arnold Schwarzenegger and Henry Kissinger as examples and questions why the presidency should be limited to native-born citizens. He criticizes 18th century language and praises multilingual, worldly figures.
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Clifornia
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Austria
Arnold
Henry Kissinger
Kissinger
U.S
Nixon
Carter
Hoover
Thomas E. Dewey
Italy
Tony Blair
Bush
Madeleine Albright
William Shatner
White House
Split over world view after 9 11 frames election lens
A reader notes the sharp divide in America over whether Sept 11 prompted a new world view. The letter argues for understanding enemies, supporting allies, and shared sacrifice, while criticizing Bush for politicizing war, tax cuts for the rich, and avoiding accountability, contrasting with past leaders and generals.
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Peter Brown
Brown
Bush
Truman
Hummers Rare on Roads Sparking Style Debate
A reader notes Hummers appear out of place in traffic and questions their value and price. The piece contrasts the rugged vehicle with typical street design and jokes about future replicas like a Mars Rover model or a John Deere combine.
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U.S
Detroit
Vietnam War Echoes in American Life
Kathleen Parker argues that the Vietnam War remains a wrenching part of U S memory as families of more than 50 000 service members and many disabled veterans continue to bear the costs while government branches face ongoing reflection.
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Blood Parker
Vietnam
Douglas MacArthur
Ken Krizan
Coralville
Kathleen Parker
Column on Adjective Tolerance and Moral Legislation
Letter to the editor objects to Walter Cronkite’s column on tolerance in faith. The writer argues federal law should not govern church practice and contends tolerance as a description of God is inappropriate, citing media usage after 9/11.
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God
Walter Cronkite
Katie Couric
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