Editorial: Registered Traveler concept faces airport limits
The Gazette argues for a voluntary Registered Traveler program despite space and cost constraints at smaller airports like The Eastern Iowa Airport. It notes benefits of faster screening for low risk travelers such as military and pilots, but flags profiling concerns and the need for strict oversight to balance security with rights.
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Orlando
Fla
San Jose
Cincinnati
British Airways
JFK
New York City
Baghdad
Peoria
Andy Anderson for Iowa Legislature emphasizes education and governance
Rob Johnson cites Andy Anderson's nine years on Linn-Mar Board of Education urging reforms over mere funding. He calls for focus on teachers students and classrooms and criticizes bureaucratic excess. author cautions about political distortions and GOP control amid national issues.
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Des Moines
Andy
Linn-Mar Board of Education
Gary Young
Cedar Rapids
Change in foreign policy urged to curb Iraq war impact
Russell Fate of Iowa City argues for a Democratic shift in foreign policy to improve national security and reduce war costs. He cites Zbigniew Brzezinski on Middle East involvement and predicts the Iraq War will dominate November debates while supporting a course change toward cooperation.
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Iraq
Zbigniew Brzezinski
Middle East
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Bush
Russell
Iowa City
Jury Right Day Promoted By Fully Informed Jury Association
On September 5, the Fully Informed Jury Association promotes Jury Right's Day. It recalls the 1670 Penn Meade trial where a not guilty verdict defied court demands and led to fines and prison for jurors. The 17th century ruling affirmed juries as supreme in verdicts.
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Jury Association
William Penn
William Meade
Penn
Sir John Vaughan
Ed Rosenthal
Fear and distrust of Republicans over terrorism policy
A reader denounces Republican leadership citing George W. Bush Dick Cheney and Donald Rumsfeld and questions how they can claim to protect the nation while failing to implement key anti terror reforms. The letter accuses Republicans of fear mongering and creating risk.
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Bush
Dick Chean
Rumsfeld
Iraq
Goldwater conservatism myth and Dean critique
Historian John Dean attacks the Goldwater tradition blaming Republicans for abandoning Goldwater conservatism. The piece cites Barry Goldwater's evolving stance and notes HBO's AuH20 documentary drawing mixed portrayals. It highlights Times and White House commentary on Goldwater's moral vision and libertarian leanings.
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Russell Kirk
James Burnham
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