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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 2008
Page
3
The Gazette editorial argues Iowa must create high paying jobs for educated young people to curb brain drain. It urges expanding the Iowa Internship Program and Education Award, giving youth more board seats, and boosting entrepreneurship via local, world class opportunities. It notes training, infrastructure, and a supportive business climate as keys to retention.
A reader argues that massive government bailouts of financial firms burden taxpayers and erode civil liberties. The letter cites Citi, Lehman, AIG and others as markers of a cycle: exuberant stock gains from bailouts, followed by downturns and eroded public funds, urging investments in infrastructure instead.
The Gazette weighs a national economic crisis context and asks readers to vote on whether Iowa can challenge South Carolina in the Outback Bowl. The column notes a stark contrast between U S leaders and global responses amid a mounting debt crisis and urges confidence in leadership.
Residents warn that building 65 residences on 6.7 acres in Ellis Park benefits Sherman Associates financially while eroding green space and flood-relief housing claims. They urge officials and residents to reconsider, stressing civic duty and environmental impact.
A reader letter argues that anti Mormon and anti religious slander flooded Prop 8 discourse, condemning both sides honesty while predicting same sex marriage will spread. The author contends liberals use scorched earth tactics, urging restraint and democratic principles amid a culture war.
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