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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 2004
Page
4
Editorial argues for a clear ruling banning public displays of the Ten Commandments in courthouses and on state grounds. It notes cases from Kentucky and Texas and urges leadership to prevent religion appearing as secular law, stressing fairness for all faiths.
A political letter argues Kerry and Edwards misread or misrepresented the Iraq war vote, claiming al-Qaida in Iraq and ongoing terror links were noted in the resolution. It endorses Bush for president, accuses Democrats of borrowing and spending, and contrasts Bush deficits with Reagan and H W Bush eras.
John J. Pfiffner argues in Cedar Rapids that wealthiest tax cuts worsened the deficit, harmed education and health care, and that Clinton’s balanced budget showed fiscal responsibility. The piece contrasts Republican and Democratic records, accusing Bush of lies about weapons and Iraq casualties, while Democrats are praised for prudence.
A reader argues government run health care can work, citing Canada as a model and criticizing campaign ads that claim coverage gaps. The writer favors a system prioritizing affordable prescription plans over employer based insurance to reduce hard choices like choosing between medicine and meals.
The death of Christopher Reeve underscores the push to lift the federal funding ban on stem cell research. Supporters argue his work and advocacy highlight the need for renewed investment to advance cures for spinal injuries and related diseases, despite his passing.
Major Keith W. Mines, a 28-year Army veteran, outlines eight questions on how the next president would organize and conduct the military. He urges large force growth, retention of post Vietnam structure, enduring alliances, cautious world policy, repudiation of Abu Ghraib, respect for advisers, a clear strategy beyond staying the course, and broader international understanding.
Peter Mandel reflects on fading independence and quiet self reliance as modern life floods with connectivity. He contrasts American stoicism with constant information, laments lost crafts like whittling, slingshots, and Boy Scout skills, and imagines a lone retreat to relearn silence and self in a world of chatter.
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