Dress code should be an option for all districts
The Gazette argues district dress codes can support decorum and safety without a one size fits all approach. It notes Waterloo faces a legal challenge to its policy and urges careful, district tailored rules with room for change if problems arise.
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Facebooks role in peace talks sparks cautious optimism
The piece argues social media could ease conflict by connecting youths across enemies, citing Facebook MySpace and Twitter user figures. It envisions student exchange networks to foster dialogue while noting the slow path to lasting peace and the political limits of technology.
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Inter-Religious Council backs Islamic center near Ground Zero
The Inter-Religious Council of Linn County endorses the Cordoba Initiative project near New York Citys Ground Zero as a landmark of religious freedom. The letter notes the groups 17 years of interfaith work and rejects violent rhetoric, urging unity over fear.
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Secularists blamed for violence in June letter debate
In a June 20 letter Floyd Williams argues that secular guides to morality work better than religious ones. He cites Hitler Stalin and Mao as secular leaders responsible for millions of deaths and claims religion is linked to atrocity while secularists show no such record.
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Accidents Before Stoplight at Mount Vernon Road Intersection
A Mount Vernon resident questions how many accidents occurred at the four way intersection of Highways 151 and 13 before a traffic signal was installed. She notes frequent backups and dangers from regular semi traffic and Friday congestion.
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Canning Winter Sums Up Family Food Traditions
A late night at home recalls canning tomatoes with family during Labor Day weekend. The narrator embraces preserving food from grandmothers, sharing stories, and the communal effort to stock the larder for winter while recognizing the meaning beyond mere jars.
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