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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 05, 2000
Page
4
Jerry Elsen serves as Editor of Editorial Pages while Mark Bowden chairs the Editorial Board and acts as Managing Editor in the assigned newspaper layout.
Editorial urges five minute daily conversations between parents and kids on drug use and related topics. It cites research from Iowa City school district focus groups showing parental influence, effective approaches beyond just say no, and the need for ongoing dialogue within families.
The piece surveys potential vice presidential picks for Gore and Bush, listing dozens of names from both parties. It notes primary rule changes proposed by Brock, the political realities of state control, and suggests William Cohen as a cross party compromise candidate to shorten political chatter.
Letters criticize the trial as based on junk science, note two prosecution experts contradicted each other, and argue Daubert standards would fail in federal court. They clock the cost at over 1 million dollars for a 42 year sentence, urging funds be directed to forensic facilities instead of vengeance.
Iowa districts frequently obtain waivers to begin in late August, with Rep. Greg Stevens arguing that starting in September boosts economic development through tourism. He cites Dickinson County's $2 million daily activity and opposes earlier starts, while others call for prioritizing education and even year-round schooling.
In Cedar Rapids Karen Hindenach denounces SWAT raids on homes with children, urging outrage over affected kids. The May 4 publication contained a transcription error that altered this passage.
Opinion argues Cedar Rapids one bag per week fuels amnesty overflow. Author cites $100,000 overtime and $150,000 tipping fees, 4000 tons of junk, urging end to restrictions or amnesty week to curb excess.
The Gazette invites readers to submit letters up to 300 words. Include name street address and daytime phone number. only your name and hometown will be published. Send to The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or by fax 398-5846 or email gazedit fyiowa com.
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