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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 2001
Page
12
Laura Browne recalls Joyce a Chinese student who lived with her postwar group in 1947 48 on a church campus. Browne links Joyce to Communist China and to the roots of terrorism, arguing that terrorism is a mindset and not tied to any country or religion. She warns against hasty retribution.
Merle Dockendorff from Fairfield flags six readable items. He critiques wording and labels including a London bomb report, a 1996 Colby drowning claim, a fire from boiling water and plastic, a vague deadline death threat in Zamboanga, an income rule misprint for eight-member households, and a high speed meth lab arrest with redundant alleged language.
The Rev. Linda Hansen of Cedar Rapids cautions against a war like framing of good versus evil after the U.S. tragedy. She urges recognizing both good and evil within all people, promoting kindness and unity to undo prejudice and divisions in the world.
Howard K. Terrell argues justice, not revenge, should guide responses to terrorism and capital punishment. The letter reflects on bin Laden’s rise, U.S. policy, and the need to avoid hatred while pursuing a safer future. Jon M. Wilson notes the paradox of erasing God yet praying in peril.
reader asks columnist to denounce PLO Hamas and Osama bin Laden and questions what actions Israelis would take when facing threats. discusses Six Day War territories and UN calls in 1967, Arab rejection, and Arafat's stance as context for defense choices.
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words. Writers must include name, street address and daytime phone number. Only name and hometown will be published. Send to The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 or via Fax 319 398 5846 or email gazedit fyiowa com.
A memoir recalls how peace activism in the 1960s shaped a daughter’s view of war. She honors her World War II veteran father, remembering his sacrifice on Iwo Jima and the hidden price of freedom. The essay links antiwar protests to present fears of terrorism and loss.
State laws now bar new restricted elevators in churches except in private homes. The change, favored by the Labor Department, raises costs and limits access for disabled parishioners. Citizens are urged to contact lawmakers or Gov Vilsack and seek exceptions to the April 11 date. The ADA does not require church accessibility but spurred public support for installed restricted elevators.
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