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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 2018
Page
6
The Gazette criticizes Senate File 2348 for forcing ballot order by past voting patterns, boosting Republican candidates. The piece argues this could reduce competitiveness, entrench partisanship, and hinder third party and independent bids, especially in Johnson County. It calls for rotating lists or multiple orders instead.
Dennis A. Benda of Toledo argues against a GOP backed bill to require cage eggs, calling it humane policy and anti free market. He questions political fundraising practices and criticizes big ag influence on state policy. He urges humane farming and criticizes party money motives.
Lawrence Rettig argues that arming teachers cannot stop a shooter. He notes the need for surprise, the impracticality of always being ready, and that military weapons belong on battlefields not in homes or schools. He cites risks from concealed weapons and a former soldier killed in a cab.
Jeffrey Meyers urges safe observance of St Patrick's Day and defines binge drinking as reaching a blood alcohol level of .08 or higher. He cites CDC and NIAAA stats, notes risks from injuries to violence and cancer, and offers abstinence or low risk drinking guidelines with a 14 drink weekly cap.
Patrick Maloney of Ashbrook Center at Ashland University presents a historical Irish immigration quiz. It covers waves to the U S, major figures and events, with 10 multiple choice questions and answers detailing Irish influence on American history and culture.
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