Editorial Says Do Not Bus Students But Focus On Safety
The Cedar Rapids Community School District should not provide free bus service to 958 nearby students. The editorial argues funds are scarce, estimates the cost at about 500000 the first year and 210000 to 220000 annually thereafter, and favors improving sidewalks traffic signals and crossing guards over busing. It notes poverty and mobility affect scores and commends five board members for upholding the policy while acknowledging two members supported a change.
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Cedar Rapids
Steve Graham
Iowa
Cedar Rapids Community
Gibson
Ann Rosenthal
Richard Bradford
Florida voting tech sparks laughs and glitches in 2004 primaries
Florida faces ballot problems after moving to optical scan and touchscreen systems. In Union County ballots skewed Republican. Brevard Miami-Dade and Palm Beach saw frequent glitches. Hundreds were turned away. Gov. Bush extends polling hours as upgrades cost 32 million dollars.
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Associated Press
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Democracy and Islam in collision that may not fit
Robert Sibley argues democracy promotion in Islamic nations clashes with Islamic political culture. He notes extrinsic divine authority shapes leadership, complicating Western liberal aims. The piece cautions against idealism, urging focus on defeating militant Islamists and stabilizing regimes, before pursuing broader pluralism.
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Ashkent
Uzbekistan
U.S
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Adam Garfinkle
Israel
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Garfinkle
United States
Protect Muslim-Americans' rights in a challenging year
Moustafa Bayoumi argues against anti-Muslim demagoguery and government overreach post Sept 11. He cites CAIR data, criticizes profiling and secrecy, and calls for defending due process, civil rights, and constitutional protections for all Americans.
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Peter Kirsanow
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