Beware of fair in talk on the air debate
The Gazette editorial argues against reviving the Fairness Doctrine and cautions that new ownership and licensing rules could curb speech. It notes that liberal voices often fail to gain listeners while conservative shows succeed, suggesting study rather than regulation, with Democratic lawmakers proposing limits on broadcasters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talk
Endeavoor
Rush Limbaugh
al Gore
House
Mike Ponce
FCC
Center For American Progress
Jetter
Gyedune 25
New Yorker
Antonio Taguba
Unn
Abu Ghraib
U.S
United States
Ebm
Officers Benefit From Four Day Eight-Hour Shift Plan
A letter argues Cedar Rorns officers would gain from a shift change to four 10-hour days reducing fatigue and improving response times during peak periods. The writer emphasizes physical and psychological stress from long shifts and asserts the change will benefit both officers and the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raqaids
Izens Cinel
New Seven Wonders Winners Declared This Weekend
Yesterday the New Seven Wonders of the World were announced. The list awards global landmarks with diverse origins inviting debate among readers about which sites deserve inclusion.
Public Opinion Letters Raise Borders and City Finances
A long letter mixture argues immigration fatigue and calls for stricter border control, English learning, and opposing welfare for illegals. It cites Cedar Rapids revenue issues, city raises, and critiques of local governance while urging responsible spending and self-sustaining projects. The writer links national policy friction to local fiscal strains and broader social tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Laredo
Texas
Italy
Ireland
Germany
Russia
Poland
Latvia
Tragedy in Iraq tests export of democracy and values
A June Iraqi visit underscores wishes for firm governance over democracy, prompting reflection on the founders and the rule of law. The piece criticizes false analogies to Japan Germany and France, notes Iraq’s postwar chaos, and urges open debate at home to preserve core American values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle East
Iraq
Saddam Hussein
Mohammed
South America
Russia
Bush
Japan
Germany
Dent
Europe
Defense
Paul Wolfowitz
France
Wolfowitz
Trani
Ahmad Chalabi
de Gaulle
Baath Party
Saddam
U.S
Bush Team
Guantanamo
Abu Ghraib
White House
Supreme Court
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Gazette
Peters
Tlevision
Rep
Dennis Kucimieh
Qimil Sens
Dianne Feinstein
California
Dick Durbin
Hints
Colin Kerry
Massachusetts
Shedetarger
MR. Watson
Ae Watson
Iowa
GazetteOnline
North Korea
Cuba
Tran
China
Greg Machlin
Cedar Rapids
Congress
House of Representatives
Senate
Trudy Rubin
Philadelphia Inquirer