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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 2002
Page
4
Editorial notes severe impulse voting lessons from 1990 California term limit law and 1978 Proposition 13. It argues voters rushed Yes for 45 to partly reverse 1990 rules, warning that short tenure and tax cuts harmed essential services and federal matching funds.
The Noble Tri-State Crematory case reveals 300 corpses hidden around the site over 15 years and prompts talk of federal tax funding for cleaning and forensic work. Georgia faces gaps in corpse desecration laws while charges accuse the owner of theft by deception.
The Gazette invites letters and guest columns addressing public business. All material may be edited and not returned. Writers must include full name signature street address and daytime phone number. No anonymous submissions. Mailing address box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 Fax 319 398 5846 Email gazedit fyiowa com
Providence Journal columnist Mark Patinkin draws life lessons from Salt Lake Olympics moments. He notes falls test resolve, moral accountability, and the power of desire over pure talent, citing skaters Eldredge Kwan and the U S hockey team's near miss against Canada.
The letter argues Taliban remnants in Afghanistan were reinforced by prior actions, notes Iran cooperation and Pakistan harboring terrorists, cites Daniel Pearl's death as proof against Pakistan, and calls for restraint on foreign spending while awaiting loyalty actions from nations.
Clement H. Lynch of Independence argues the plan to tax or deny days off for state workers is a severe tax increase that would hurt budgets and wrongly target a minority group. He questions GOP tax cuts for the wealthy and cites concerns about election division.
In a reader letter the writer denounces the city ballpark project cost overruns and predicts ongoing losses. They argue funds were wasted on an overpriced stadium, warn rents will fail to cover expenses, and urge voters to hold the current council accountable at next elections.
Lima columnist argues the 9 11 aid mainly shields the airline industry from lawsuits rather than aiding survivors, noting a $5 billion quick payout to airlines alongside broader subsidies. The writer urges focus on taxpayer benefits and policy reforms like Social Security and drug coverage.
Cheryl Ginther of Cedar Rapids criticizes the GOP controlled Legislature for delaying use of Iowa’s rainy day fund. She warns if funds are withheld schools may close and teachers face layoffs while buses and athletic programs suffer. She argues emergencies like war or recession justify tapping the fund.
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