Ten Commandments not universal say Iowa letter writers
The reader argues basic laws are universal and moral principles, not biblical commands, govern ethics. They critique the first and fourth commandments as god focused or problematic, note gender bias in the tenth, and urge separating morality from politics while citing Iowa law and common sense.
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Iowa
Debating Harry Potter's impact on children and culture
Readers defend the fantasy series as harmless imagination amid critics who warn of witchcraft and addiction. Letters cite Goosebumps Twilight Zone and older horror shows as counterpoints while praising teachers and libraries for including The Sorcerer's Stone and other works.
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Firstar
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Gazette Letters Policy No Endorsement of Opinions
The Gazette notes it does not verify the accuracy of readers letters nor pass judgment on opinions. It invites corrections or contradictions from other readers and offers equal opportunity for publication.
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New words win space in dictionaries by use and trend
The piece traces how terms gain entry through usage from pet guardians to unspooling movies. It cites sources including In Defense of Animals campaigns and Merriam Webster updates, noting language shifts from hello to hullo and the spread of Internet terms as language evolves.
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In Defense of Animals
Bell Telephone Company
Hullo
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Alexander Bell
Thomas Edison
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Merriam-Webster
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