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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 2012
Page
3
Cedar Rapids letter writer argues the Polk Elementary School parents and residents see a lack of responsiveness from the school board and city council. The piece jabs media bias, politics, abortion, world events, and Israeli actions, urging greater citizen power and scrutiny of leaders.
The message urges action to pass S. 1467 the Respect for Rights of Conscience Act of 2011 to protect First Amendment religious freedoms and shield faith groups from funding services contrary to beliefs. It credits a stalled Senate vote and calls contacting senators and the president with strong language.
Iowa dairy farmer Francis Thicke warns nuclear reactors threaten agriculture and rate hikes. He cites Fukushima fallout and farm losses, urging Iowa to pursue renewable energy like solar and wind. Thicke calls for policy supporting diverse clean energy to keep wealth local and protect farming.
Cedar Rapids parent Clark McLeod argues for a Polk Elementary charter school to replace the closed building, funded by per pupil state money and district pass through, with district lease and maintenance handled by the charter group. He cites potential for better learning and community leadership.
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