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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 2011
Page
4
The Gazette argues that Chief Justice Mark Cady, though part of a select merit system, is a specialist dedicated to the Iowa Constitution and rule of law. Critics alleging elitism are rejected as mischaracterizations amid debates over same sex marriage rulings and judicial independence.
Cedar Rapids readers critique Mercy Medical Center parking plans and urge humane policy over further construction. A commentator warns media partisanship fuels violence after the Tucson shooting and calls for constructive action. John Gelhaus reflects on a Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre dress rehearsal praising To sca with high praise for Scarpia and Tosca.
Reader letter from Dick Roggensack in Waukon critiques Gail Agrawal, newly named dean of the University of Iowa College of Law, arguing Iowa voters favor judicial independence limits and prefer voter or legislative control over marriage law changes. He notes the merit system and the recent panel composition as evidence.
The author discusses threats faced while teaching criminal law and the limits of predicting dangerousness. He notes that many violent individuals show no prior threats, cites the Jared Loughner case, and argues for better mental health recognition and intervention to prevent future tragedies.
Guest column urges Johnson County residents to align on starting blocks for the 2011 session. It argues no budget gap, highlights $1 billion in reserves, and favors tax relief while warning against privatizing the University of Iowa and related downsizing. Author Dave Jacoby of Coralville invites constituents to share priorities and promises to listen and advocate for the university.
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