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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 2011
Page
4
The Gazette editors caution against dismissing nuclear energy despite Japan's quake and tsunami. They note deaths from fossil fuels still exceed nuclear incidents, acknowledge waste concerns, but argue nuclear power remains a significant emissions-free source and necessary for reliable global electricity.
A guest editorial argues that Obama backed nuclear and offshore drilling risks sparked disasters from the Gulf spill to Japan's quake. It says nuclear plants are costly with high risk, private funding scarce despite subsidies, and Nevada waste plans shelved leaving waste at plants.
Kathleen Parker fondly recalls David Broder, the dean of political reporters, noting his unpretentious charm and dedication to accuracy. She describes his quiet influence, thirst for knowledge, and the sensory world of old newspapers, ending with a lament for his emptied office and the loss of human touch in modern media.
A reader argues gun carry increases safety citing FBI data showing violent crime at a 35 year low as firearms laws vary. The letter asserts criminals ignore laws, police are too few, and in crises seconds matter when help is minutes away.
Kevin Litten warns that flood walls around May's Island could turn Cedar Rapids into a prison like Alcatraz. He argues cities die from overtaxation and predicts nearby cities will grow to replace Cedar Rapids.
The author argues for sustained leadership from all levels of society to avoid hollow prosperity and declining public education. He cites outsourcing, union influence, and political incentives, urging term limits and long term thinking from presidents, boards, and teachers. He notes Iowa debates on education funding and collective bargaining, stressing rural schools and keeping graduates in teaching.
With global economic uncertainty and rising gas prices the local option sales tax on a 20 year plan appears excessive and flawed amid ongoing state and national economic instability. The message warns the tax could cripple the city’s finances.
The Iowa City Farmers Market, growing to nearly 150 stalls with thousands of shoppers, weighs moving from the Chauncey Swan ramp to downtown. Vendors prefer the present site for convenience, ease of parking, and shelter, while Downtown Task Authority officials push a downtown location to revitalize the area. A council proposal may come this fall as vendor concerns urge inclusive talks with all stakeholders.
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