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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1995
Page
5
Citizens deserve a right to know potential punishments before juries decide. The Fully Informed Jury Association promotes a bill sponsored by Rep. Lynn Schulte to make Iowa the first state to require jurors be informed about penalties. A reader adds opinions on death penalty, justice, and voting behavior.
A reader denounces Mike Royko for sexist comments about a female reporter's body in a February column. The writer argues such remarks undermine journalism and call for accountability for disparaging rhetoric.
Cedar Rapids resident Betty Watson describes a continuing burden from a father who failed to pay essential expenses. She lists house payments utilities food medical needs school fees clothing and allowance as unresolved due to his nonpayment.
Marian Arens of Cedar Rapids urges state lawmakers to rethink a death penalty bill. She argues killing as a punishment contradicts laws against taking life and promotes vengeance. She recalls the Rosenberg execution and calls for reducing violence in media and supporting nurturing for children.
A letter argues to extend parental notification to young men in pregnancy cases to broaden family involvement. It suggests notice by physician if a male declines, or by listing possible fathers, framing it as equal family communication and values improvement.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette welcomes letters and guest columns addressing public business. Submissions must include the writer’s full name signature address and daytime phone number. anonymity is not allowed. Letters up to 300 words. one per writer every 30 days. Column length suggested 700 words or fewer. Include Cedar Rapids Gazette address, fax and contact options for submission.
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