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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 2009
Page
4
The editorial cites progress in HIV treatment while stressing ongoing danger from AIDS. It notes record Iowa HIV diagnoses in 2007 and 2008, rising STD rates, and that about 19 percent of Americans with HIV/AIDS are 50 or older. It urges education, testing, and local public health resources.
A reader laments the 160 million federal courthouse project as a symbol of government excess while others complain about stoplight timing and downtown parking. Concerns about parking etiquette and city image for visitors are echoed by multiple contributors.
Letters condemn posters using the American flag to support former Agriprocessors manager Sholom Rubashkin. They call for removal of the signs, an apology to Postville residents and veterans, and insist the flag not be used as a backdrop for a cause.
The piece surveys conservative calls for a 10 point purity test for GOP candidates, led by James Bopp Jr., amid declining support for Obama policies and a GOP rebuke after Scozzafava's NY race withdrawal. It critiques dismissive views of nuance and decisive leadership, arguing tests oversimplify complex issues.
Phyllis Cooper voices frustration that Cedar Rapids movie theaters refuse to show Precious amid strong press and star buzz. She questions whether race and local demographics influence the limited release. She plans to wait for video release.
The Gazette reports that downtown preferential parking favors hybrid cars to encourage their use, sparking concerns that government dictates parking based on vehicle type and reduces access for nonhybrid drivers.
The World AIDS Day focus notes progress in Iowa with 108 new HIV diagnoses last year after 128 in 2007 and highlights ongoing stigma. ICARE and Johnson County Public Health offered free testing at the Iowa City Public Library with outreach, support, and education to expand awareness and testing.
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