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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 2000
Page
6
Editorial notes both candidates come from elite backgrounds with influential families. It contrasts Bush and Gore on birth order education and temperament while arguing character and moral purpose will drive the campaign, referencing Clinton’s sharper remark.
The piece notes Joseph Lieberman’s selection by Al Gore as running mate amid discussion of historic firsts for an Orthodox Jew on a major ticket. It hints a White House intern’s 1995 eye contact and Clinton-Lewinsky fallout shaping perceptions of character and political timing.
A letter urges Cedar Rapids residents to approve three measures including a Veterans Memorial baseball stadium water park pools and school repairs. The author criticizes opponents and calls on all ages especially 20s to 40s to vote yes and fund fixes to keep the city livable. Dorothy Ramsey cited as long time resident.
Local readers debate funding a new Veterans Memorial Stadium to preserve professional baseball in Cedar Rapids. Supporters urge Aug 15 vote for a limited term levy and ticket revenue to fund upgrades, while opponents cite tax impact and missing details on tennis court relocation and park finances.
The Gazette notes letters to the opinion department must reach by noon today regarding the August 15 Cedar Rapids special election on the Veterans Memorial Commission levy for a new baseball stadium. Shorter letters have a better chance of publication.
A reader criticizes the Cedar Rapids school board for showing repairs at various schools and urges careful study of enlarging or building new facilities. They warn against costly monuments and call for practical, easy maintenance buildings and wise use of funds if a bond issue occurs. They also urge fiscal caution from the City Council, citing past projects.
The Gazette accepts letters and guest columns addressing public business with editing rights reserved and no return. Writers must include full name signature street address and daytime phone. addresses are not published. 300 word limit per writer per 30 days. column length suggested at 700 words or fewer.
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