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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 2006
Page
4
The Gazette argues that religion should not dictate policy and a constitutional ban would restrict freedoms. It urges civil debate and distinguishes between civil unions and holy marriage, urging lawmakers to keep the debate in respectful, nonpolitical settings.
The letter writer opposes capital punishment for Roger Bentley and envisions a harsh, reminder laden cell confinement with religious imagery and explicit scenes. The piece also critiques media coverage of child pornography and urges political action to increase foreign aid and health programs. The author cites Oprah Winfrey and calls for parental supervision and policy changes.
The critique centers on Rep. Jim Leach voting to relax House ethics rules (HR 5) on Jan 4, 2005 and then backing restored rules (HR 241) on Apr 27 2005 amid DeLay scrutiny. Critics say Leach should have backed ethics reform earlier.
After the Oscars, readers argue that Capote and Munich deserved Best Adapted Screenplay over Brokeback Mountain. The letter questions the idea of love and trust in marriage as a criterion for greatness and praises Crash winning Best Picture. Cedar Rapids resident Tressa Slaubaugh signs.
The future of Iraq hinges on forming a government to prevent civil war as U S forces prepare to draw down. Key players include Zalmay Khalilzad Muqtada al Sadr and Ayatollah Ali al Sistani shaping the search for a new premier to replace Ibrahim al Jaafari.
The text alleges Bush was informed of Katrina’s levee risk and shelter failures, attended meetings, and chose not to question details. It accuses him of daydreaming about vacations while Iraq deteriorated and cites a CIA briefing about Bin Laden planning to strike inside the U.S.
Bishop Philip Hougen urges increased aid in a March 4 letter, describing AIDS as a disaster for people in developing nations. He asks Rep. Jim Nussle and Sen. Chuck Grassley to use their budget influence to raise U.S. contributions to development aid.
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