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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1997
Page
4
Joe Hladley serves as President and Publisher, Ken Slaughter as Vice President and Treasurer, Dale Larson as Vice President and General Manager, Jerry Elsen as Editor of Editorial Pages, Mark Bowden as Editorial Board Chairman and Managing Editor.
The editorial argues affirmative action expanded opportunity yet caused reverse discrimination. It notes the Supreme Court refused to hear challenges to Prop 209 banning race and gender preferences in California hiring and admissions. It urges color blind and gender neutral policies and cites the Bill of Rights as the sole needed affirmative action policy.
Iowa Department of Transportation officials condemn the practice of leaving bodily wastes in cups and bags along highways. Director Darrel Rensink says education is needed to remind the public this is inappropriate and uncivil behavior.
Florida parents oppose a Lee County School Board elective on the New Testament, backed by Christian Coalition supporters. Critics warn the course could become a government endorsed fundamentalist curriculum, risking a breach of the constitution's church state separation while supporters call for broader study of religious viewpoints in public schools.
In Cedar Rapids and Clermont letters rebut Rev. Larry Johnson’s Oct. 31 column accusing Unitarian Universalists of seeking to take over public schools. The writers defend US tolerance of diverse beliefs, affirm Christian respect within UU communities, and warn against scapegoating and forced schooling by any creed.
Sara and I express deep gratitude to Cedar Rapids residents for support in the election. They credit the community spirit, responsibility, and involvement for Cedar Rapids flourishing and pledge to serve as commissioner of parks and recreation.
The Gazette states it does not vouch for reader letter accuracy or judge opinions. It notes contradictions or corrections will have equal opportunity for publication by other readers.
The Gazette accepts letters up to 300 words and requires the writer’s name street address and daytime phone number. Only the name and hometown will be published. Submissions may be sent to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or by fax or email.
Dell Lawrence of the Iowa Fully Informed Jury Association argues that jurors must determine the law as well as the facts. He cites Magna Carta and the 1670 William Penn verdict ruling that jurors cannot be punished for verdicts opposing court directions. Senate Study Bill 56 aims to clarify jurors’ right to judge the law.
A discussion of the phrases as far as and where it’s at in journalism and speech. It notes verb usage rules, whether openings require a verb, and the generational shift toward nostalgic or passe connotations.
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