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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 2002
Page
6
Mark Bowden is Editor and Doug Neumann serves as Opinion Page Editor. Editorial Board Chair is Dave Storey while Scott Swenson holds the post of Vice President Advertising. Peg Schmitz is Vice President Print Operations.
Editorial notes the Edgewood bridge closure over the Cedar River as prudent and urges annual inspections. It discusses a proposed Cedar River bridge near Mount Vernon Road, resident worries on East Post Road, and the broader need for new roads despite opposition.
The president finally states a position on extending unemployment benefits though unclear on duration. The Senate backed 13 weeks, the House offered five weeks, and the trust fund holds about $25 billion. Republicans now control both houses, potentially easing passage while critics urge a clear stance.
The piece argues that despite a two seat gain giving Republicans formal control, 60 votes remain needed to pass major legislation due to filibusters. It predicts modest policy change, more showmanship, and accountability for national policies with Republicans bearing responsibility for future outcomes. It cites David Brady and Morris Fiorina of the Hoover Institution.
A Dec 1 column attacks No Child Left Behind as the most prescriptive intrusion with no extra funding, arguing testing alone cannot fix education. It defends Iowa teachers and students, noting varied learning rates, social skills gaps, and the value of arts, while criticizing federal spending assumptions.
In a Dec. 1 column Bill Press condemned Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore for placing the Ten Commandments in court. The defense argues the system hinges on biblical principles, not federal establishment, and cites Jefferson on state religious practice.
Letter from Bill Lux of Manchester questions front page emphasis on grisly murder details. He argues for less sensational reporting and calls for burying such content deeper, urging reporters to avoid dredging up sickening acts.
The Gazette invites letters and guest columns with edits allowed. Writers must supply full name, signature, street address and daytime phone number. addresses are not published. Limit 300 words per letter and one letter per writer every 30 days.
Local resident argues ROI should be measured by three good paying long term jobs per million spent, estimating over 460 jobs with wages above $12 per hour. He questions deferral of taxpayer funding and cites Ice Arena deficits as proof city budgets need financial viability before backing RiverRun.
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