Public schools face enrollment of juvenile sex offenders in Iowa
The Gazette Editorial argues that Iowa districts must enroll juvenile sex offenders in public schools or provide an alternative setting under a two year old law. It criticizes secrecy around placement decisions, urging that the public has a right to know where offenders are educated.
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Cedar Rapids
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Gazette
West Des Moines
Roger Wendt
Sioux City
House
Inherited Morality Says Minds Share Universal Ethics
Evolutionary biologist Marc Hauser argues that moral judgments are built into our biology. He cites experiments contrasting two moral scenarios to show consistent, instinctive principles guiding fairness and harm avoidance across cultures and beliefs.
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Iranian Supreme Court
Islamic Republic
Marc Hauser
Harvard
Discover Magazine
Hauser
Thomas More
Immanuel Kant
Letter urges restraint in handicapped permits debate
Susan Goodner, M D, Iowa City, argues against judging permit holders by appearance. She notes mobility aids, invisible illnesses like multiple sclerosis, and the physician’s role in granting permits. She urges respect for individual medical need and warns against policy overreach.
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Susan Goodner
Iowa City
Be considerate of those with invisible handicaps
A reader explains they have an inoperable spinal cord tumor and a 14 year old driving for them, urging not to judge unseen handicaps. They describe chronic pain and dependence, share a hope for renewal permits, and emphasize hidden struggles of others. Another commenter worries about tobacco tax and argues prevention should target health care and addiction, noting personal smoking risks and alcohol harms.
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Lori Ann Staton
Cedar Rapids
Hidden handicaps and access rules debated in letter
The April 28 letter argues not all disabilities are visible and that walking long distances can be difficult for many patients. It urges openness to handicap permits beyond wheelchairs canes or service dogs.
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Georgie Melson
Cedar Rapids
President Should Enjoy Line Item Veto Power
The text argues that a president needs line item veto authority to cut pork while preserving essential services. It compares national needs to states where governors use this power to address budget problems and urges adopting the same capability for the presidency.
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