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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 2006
Page
11
The Cedar Rapids Victim Advisory Board, formed in 1999, argues the 2,000-foot law reduces safety by driving offenders underground and lowering registry compliance from 90 percent to about 50 percent. Members urge better housing, longer prison terms, and mandatory treatment while pushing for porn-blocking measures and improved offender tracking to protect victims.
A long reader letter set attacks President Bush over the Iraq war the Katrina response and economic policy. It claims outsourcing tax cuts for the wealthy polluted environment cut funding for education and social programs and expands concerns about civil rights surveillance and national security. The writer cites US port plans with the UAE and questions media coverage and political rhetoric. Additional excerpts discuss media culture gay rights Hollywood and a critique of political discourse alongside local environmental worries and a Rock Hudson reminiscence.
In his February 25 column Garisson Keillor praises a soldier’s poise and discipline and argues military service should be a presidency prerequisite. The writer questions if schools and colleges should adopt military standards of respect, order, hygiene, punctuality, and attire to foster civility.
The article critiques President Bush's assertion that democracy in Iraq would yield a pro U.S. government and advance the war on terror. It argues that two elections brought Shiite theocrats allied with Iran to power, challenging the premise that democracies guarantee U.S. allies while noting democratically elected regimes in Iran, Venezuela, and the Palestinian Authority. It questions the link between democracy and strategic partnership in the region.
A reader chides what they call liberal critics for endlessly denouncing President Bush and asks why dissenters do not run for office. The letter accuses critics of spoiled behavior and notes Bush will remain president until a new inauguration.
A reader vents about religious furor sparked by cartoons and urges less sectarian conflict. The message argues individuals should keep religion to themselves and avoid broad labeling or calls for violence.
Buchanan County residents raise environmental and quality of life worries as plans emerge for factory hog confinement buildings. The proposal includes four to nine units, each housing about 2,400 hogs, threatening local soil and air conditions.
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