Adoption can be the right answer in a troubled system
The Gazette argues adoption remains essential despite flaws in public and private agencies. It cites harm from coercion and unethical practices, but also praise for families who provide love, and urges reforms to laws and policy. The Evan B Donaldson Adoption Institute advocates for better information and practice.
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Protest and political rhetoric flood Cedar Rapids letters
Readers condemn the Cedar Rapids Bush rally policing and private park rental while blasting Bush administration policies. Letters accuse law enforcement of intimidation, praise pro Bush supporters, and critique environmental, tax, and war policies. Supporters of Kerry respond with critique of swift boat ads and civil discourse.
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Cedar Rapids
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EPA
Environmental Poison Agency
Wearing battle dress at Bush rally violates military code
A veteran notes it was improper for soldiers to wear Army uniforms at President Bush's Cedar Rapids rally. Army Regulation 670-1 bans wearing uniforms to further political interests, though attendance is allowed. The veteran cites the incident as an implied military endorsement of a candidate.
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Cedar Rapids
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Springville
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Gazette letters page details selection rules for comment
The Gazette outlines how it handles election related letters to the editor. Editors urge concise thoughtful submissions under 300 words and explain the process for prioritizing local issue letters. Writers must include name address and phone. letters from campaigns are rejected. civil, issue focused debate is encouraged.
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P.O
Cedar Rapids
Gazettecommunications
Iowa City
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Doug.neumann
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A Second Bush Term Dreamed as Draconian Threat
A column mocks the rallying crowd around President Bush in Cedar Rapids. It accuses party loyalists of moblike obedience and repressing dissent, likening the scene to Orwellian manipulation and repeated slogans masquerading as truth.
Somebody Else Deserves An Opportunity, Decorah Op-Ed
Jairo Molina argues that political conventions are theater and that corporations and lobbyists fund lavish parties to curry favor with politicians. He contends the public should seek alternatives beyond Bush and urges readers to review the president’s past four years for accountability.
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