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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 2000
Page
6
The editorial argues Gore facing a near loss in Florida as Bush gains in the Electoral College. It notes a tentative recount effort, with Florida officials and courts shaping the outcome, and warns that ongoing fights could undermine Gore's legitimacy as president.
A massive fire leveled the Lark Supper Club in Johnson County drawing more than 100 firefighters from four counties. The beloved Tiffin landmark hosted countless celebrations and meals over its 40 year history and left a void for locals and travelers alike as hopes rise for a new steak house to rise from the ashes.
Opinion urges Cedar Rapids to improve facilities for students with disabilities. It notes IDEA's 1975 opening of public education to disabled students, describes school district duties including IEPs and least restrictive environments, and cites Cedar Rapids growth from 800 to about 2,900 special education students. Executive director Austin Mueller is named.
A critique argues that spending millions to improve Cedar Rapids schools will fail due to a flawed system. It advocates competition, charter schools, vouchers, and privatization, condemning equal pay, lack of school choice, worship restrictions, and compelled attendance as wrong.
The Gazette announces a noon deadline today for letters to the opinion department about Cedar Rapids schools Dec 12 bond vote. Shorter letters have a higher chance of publication.
In two reader letters the writers discuss civility in political discourse. One questions a Coe College professor using the school name to comment on Al Gore, the other defends Cal Thomas and criticizes liberal ad hominem. The Golden Rule is urged as guidance for handling disagreements.
The Gazette outlines letter and guest column policies including public business focus, editing rights, required full name signature and address, daytime phone, and a 300 word limit per writer every 30 days. It provides contact options by mail, fax, and email with address Cedar Rapids Iowa and notices on inclusion.
A reader criticizes Florida election actions by Secretary of State Katherine Harris and questions the legitimacy of a presidency decided by litigation. They fear a disenfranchisement of thousands and a four year lame duck with a partisan Supreme Court.
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