Social Security reform debate urged for unity and facts
The editorial urges a public yearlong discussion on private retirement accounts as a path to long term solvency. It notes plans from a 2001 bipartisan commission would not affect current beneficiaries and outlines benefits for younger workers, plus debate on costs, risks, and implementation.
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Fifteen Years After the Berlin Wall the Readjustment Persists
The essay marks fifteen years since the Wall fell, noting a peaceful transition with West German wealth transfers and lingering pain in East Germany. It argues that psychological adaptation to liberal democracy takes generations, warning that Iraq may not show rapid, clear success.
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Iraq
Berlin
Brandenburg Gate
McDonald’s
West Berlin
Marianne Birthler
Stasi
Mecklenburg
Europe
Birthler
East Germany
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Ger
Promised Land
U.S
Campaigners Should Limit Time Before Election Day
Thelma Hubler of Lisbon argues politicians waste taxpayer money during campaigns. She proposes a law restricting campaigning to six weeks before Election Day, saying officials should focus on duties instead of nationwide travel.
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Thelma Hubler
Lisbon
Bush backers must accept responsibility for failures
The writer blames Bush supporters for the Iraq war and possible civilian and soldier deaths, calling for accountability for decisions to reelect George Bush. They accuse supporters of guiding a crisis based on falsehoods and criticize their perceived Christian stance.
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George Bush
White House
Iraq
Osama bin Laden
Tora Bora
Letter writers critique Bush victory and policy
A collection of letters questions the Bush re election outcomes. Readers debate foreign policy debt and risk, noting invasion without provocation and ongoing war. They warn of financial strain and job insecurity, urging vigilance as future policy unfolds.
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Bush
America
United States
Alvin Ehler
Cedar Rapids
Pet prison staff on Sundays proposed for Cedar Rapids
A reader urges Cedar Rapids Animal Control to keep the facility staffed on Sundays after a terrier named Bai ley escaped and spent a weekend in the pet prison. The letter argues ongoing care and potential fines require weekend staffing and questions the cost.
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Bailey
Cedar Rapids
Patti Thacker
Four More Years Cry in a Divided Nation
The passage echoes a shouted pledge of “Four more years” amid a divided country. The piece condemns Republicans and accuses a terrorist-fueled hate and anger of threatening national stability.
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