League of Women Voters debated but biased says Libertarian
A Sept 25 letter criticizes the League of Women Voters of Johnson County for claiming non partisanship while allegedly promoting a two party system. It notes candidates in Iowa 2nd District and Senate races, and attacks the commission's two party focus amid broader calls for inclusive forums.
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Right to Life and Abortion Issues in Voting Emphasis
Geri Durivage Marion argues that in the approach to the election the Catholic and general public must prioritize the right to life over civil rights, asserting Pope John Paul II’s view that life is the fundamental right. The note urges greater focus on life issues in voting decisions.
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Why do people drive 25 on ramps and 55 on streets
A reader asks why ramp speed limits are low while residential street limits are higher. The question touches traffic engineering, safety design, and local policy, noting concerns about driver behavior and perceived speed versus risk on different road types.
Abortion Toll on Blacks Compared to Violence in America
The piece argues abortion has killed more Black Americans than violence since 1973, citing 10 million Black abortions of 43 million total and a 36 percent share. It links abortion to fatherlessness, welfare, crime, and education gaps, praising Bush’s partial birth ban and Unborn Victims of Violence Act as steps against the perceived racist impact.
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