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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 2003
Page
4
The editorial urges splitting the gambling question from the June 10 local option sales tax vote. It argues for a fair ballot decision based on facts, noting gambling revenue would not fund RiverRun elements and calling for separate, well informed public debate before any vote.
The article notes Rep. Bob Ney and Rep. Walter Jones displaying a sign in the Longworth Building food court announcing "Now serving in all House Office Buildings, 'Freedom Fries'." It cites calls to remove French-themed items as a symbolic protest against France, with reference to cultural tensions and national reactions.
The piece compares wartime strategy to baseball, arguing long term outcomes matter more than short term polls. It notes Fleischer’s emphasis on process over momentary gains, questions peace prospects, and flags Iran, North Korea, and China as ongoing challenges while predicting a 2003 Iraqi victory amid broader global tensions.
Advocates call for restoring the 540 refuges to sanctuary status on the 100th anniversary of the system. They note hunting is allowed on 311 refuges, with 95 percent of Americans non hunters, arguing for more wildlife havens amid urban sprawl and habitat loss.
The March 4 Gazette editorial attacks Sen Kenneth Veenstra for defining the family as headed by a man and a woman and criticizes his Christian principles. It argues the paper promotes adoption by homosexuals and accuses the Gazette of anti Judeo Christian bias and press manipulation. It warns against homosexual influence on children and urges promotion of positive family values.
The Iowa Farm Bureau demands repeal of the Forest Preserve Program which grants real estate tax exemptions on certain woodlands. It argues exemptions unfairly shift taxes to farmer-members though data show only 2.5 percent of Iowa forest land and under 3 percent of non residents participate.
A public letter condemns a proposed bill by Sen. Ken Veenstra and Sen. Neal Schaerer that would bar gays from fostering or adopting, arguing it amounts to state sponsored terrorism and would harm hundreds of Iowa families. The author warns of Republican leadership failures and notes the bill stalled with insufficient votes.
The Gazette invites readers to send letters up to 300 words. Include name street address and daytime phone number. Only name and hometown appear with the letter. Mail to Letters to the Editor The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406. Fax 319 398 5846. Email editorial gazette communications com.
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