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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 2015
Page
5
Editorial inquiries for the Gazette are directed to email thegazette.com, or mail to Box 511, Cedar Rapids, IA 52406. For questions, a phone line is listed at (319) 398 8469.
The Gazette urges caution as Iowa City joins a statewide move banning e cigarettes in public places. Officials say it protects patrons and workers, but editors question health certainty and warn against overreach without firmer evidence. They call for clearer proof before expanding regulatory power.
Readers debate gun rights and background checks, juxtaposed with religious warnings about society and government. The letter argues for restricting gun purchases while questioning political costs, then shifts to concerns about school restructuring and teacher loads, urging revival of middle schools to boost proficiency.
Harrop analyzes the Chattanooga massacre by Mohammad Abdulazeez, tracing personal turmoil, alleged abuse, legal troubles, and mental illness as factors behind his radicalized act. The piece contrasts Abdulazeez with other young attackers like Roof and Lanza, questioning the roots of terrorism and the role of influence from belief systems and teachers.
The Wisconsin State Journal editorial critiques Sara Goldrick-Rab and John Wilson for using Twitter to defend academic freedom without responsibility. It argues rhetoric crossed into vitriol, harming the cause, with reactions from students and officials including Chancellor Rebecca Blank and the University Committee.
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