Go it alone on Iraq debate folds into faith and ally questions
The piece weighs whether the United States can act without broad international support after Bush's UN speech. Britain remains a key ally, while Blair faction moves for a vote. Arab states may back actions, but concerns over Iraq's governability persist if Saddam is ousted. Bush presses Congress to authorize war.
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Busing Debate Over Cedar Rapids Elementary Access
Letters argue Viola Gibson Elementary near Blairs Ferry Road NE lacks sidewalks or crosswalks. Residents urge temporary bus access to 958 students via existing routes, challenging board’s claim of unfunded needs and urging safety before accidents occur.
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Minneapolis
St. Louis
Iowa
Cedar Rapids Trail Reopens After Flood Repairs
Cedar Rapids Parks Department restored the Sac and Fox Trail after flood damage and opened it before the fall cycling and hiking season. Rich Patterson, director of Indian Creek Nature Center, Cedar Rapids, notes the rapid work.
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Cedar Rapids
Rich Patterson
Indian Creek Nature Center
What sidewalks lack status in city policy response
In a Sept. 8 letter on sidewalk policy the city notes many streets currently have no sidewalks. The exchange highlights gaps between policy and actual pedestrian infrastructure across neighborhoods.
Call for Libertarian Vote and Court Over Terror War
A reader urges ending 9/11 saturation and resisting a police state. They propose capturing Osama bin Laden for trial in an American court, boosting the economy, and voting Libertarian in November to overturn major parties.
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Osama bin Laden
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Chris Tucker
Cedar Rapids
Gazette Letters Open for Community Commentary
The Gazette invites readers to submit letters up to 300 words. Include name street address and daytime phone number. only name and hometown will be published. Limit one letter per writer every 30 days.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Gazettecommunications.com
Rain tax debate echoes in Winona city council talks
A Winona Minnesota city council discussion with planners and utilities managers considers taxing residents to fund rainwater run-off processing amid pending federal quality rules. The author questions impact on water bills and liberty, skeptical about cheaper tap water as a result.
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Winona
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North Carolina
Iowa
Mississippi River
Constitution Day and the risk to our liberties
Don Kimball argues Constitution Day arrives amid fears of liberty erosion after 9/11. He contends government growth, the Patriot Act, and Homeland Security expand bureaucracy and threaten rights, urging defense of the Bill of Rights while preserving national security. He cites Webster and Acton to warn that without constitutional safeguards, freedom could crumble.
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Homeland Security Department
Lord Acton
Julie Thomas for Congress Iowa District 2
A letter endorses Julie Thomas Democratic candidate for Congress urging voters to consider rights and health care issues raised in an AP story. It highlights concerns about legal rights after terrorist attacks and health insurance access, urging support for Thomas in November.
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Julie Thomas
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United States
Thomas
Iowa
U.S
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