Simple Iowa fix for health care costs
In letters to the Gazette readers argue for a state law barring insurer cancellations for group policies even after illness. They contrast with federal ERISA rules and warn Clinton health care plans threaten elderly and terminally ill, urging one issue at a time solutions. Cedar Rapids writers Rich Merritt and Quentin D Callahan present contrasting views.
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Debating Sex Respect and Abstinence Education
The letter argues abstinence should be taught as safe and intelligent but questions whether labeling stereotyping and moralizing help. It critiques Sex Respect for implying girls bear sole responsibility and for equating abstinence with guaranteed happiness. It calls for comprehensive honest sex education texts.
Evolution and rapid change shape life across the globe
Arthur P. Heyderman argues that evolution drives antibiotic and pesticide resistance, AIDS spread, and rapid genetic advances. He notes pesticide resistant moths, collapsing crops in the Bible Belt, and warns that life persists only through ongoing flux in changing environments.
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Bible Belt
Gazette invites public letters and guest columns
The Cedarapids Gazette invites readers to submit letters and guest columns on public issues. Submissions may be edited and are not returned. Include full name signature address and daytime phone. only one letter per writer per day. address not published.
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Cedar Rapids
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O J Simpson as hero and the flawed value system
The piece questions hero worship amid OJ Simpsons saga arguing that society crowns figures who may falter. It suggests heroes include children facing cancer, single parents, teachers, police and volunteers. If guilt is found, supporters must confront the consequences.
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O.J
Cedar Rapids urged to cut costs instead of tax hikes
In a letter, Phil Gervais argues Cedar Rapids should present a cohesive cost cutting and debt restructuring plan to bondholders with numerical proof of follow through to protect its bond rating. He notes corporate restructurings as supportive, warns against easy tax increases, and calls for leadership to avoid following Des Moines.
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