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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 2001
Page
4
The editorial argues networks miscalled Florida on election night and says the early Gore concede and Bush victory were clarified by rules and results. It contends the premature call did not change the outcome but shaped public perception at the time.
Arnika Wright, a Hempstead nurse's aide with two children, may get little or no benefit from Bush's tax plan. The proposal doubles the child tax credit to 1000 but ignores payroll taxes that hit low income families hardest leaving many without full relief. For families like Wright, the credit funds would be absorbed by bills and rent, not Disney trips or college savings.
A letter discusses the Electoral College as law shaping elections and questions of tax fairness. It argues state votes determine outcomes, notes potential tax cuts, and critiques congressional restraint while asserting the law governs these debates.
A Feb 15 letter argues abortion harms women by mood effects and that forced birth worsens life paths. The writer recalls a mother’s illegal abortions in the 1950s and contends keeping abortion rights prevents unwanted births and future poverty. Charles Godwin, Marion
A reader attacks liberal cartoons including Joe Sharpnack for criticizing tax breaks and military pay. He supports preserving draft rights and suggests reintroducing conscription to expose critics to basic training and hardship.
Allamakee County residents in the Forest Mills Road area protest a 1200 sow confinement operation by Pro Ag. They cite environmental concerns and degraded quality of life, urging relocation of the facility away from their neighborhood.
The reader notes a claim by Iowa City musician David Zollo about Napster credibility. A quick Napster check shows no songs by Zollo online, challenging the musician’s statement and urging confirmation of his stance.
The Gazette invites readers to submit letters up to 300 words. Include your full name, street address and daytime phone number. Only your name and hometown will be published. Mail to Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 or fax 319 398 5846 or email gazedit fyiowa com.
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