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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 2009
Page
3
The Gazette argues the proposed anti panhandling ordinance is heavy handed and risks harming charity drives like Muscular Dystrophy Association fundraisers. It urges targeting aggressive behavior rather than solicitation and preserving peaceful panhandling while addressing public safety concerns.
Letter writers, Walter Sullivan Marion Press and Bob Shultis of Shellsburg, urge action on the NAT GAS Act H.R.1835 S.1408 to cut foreign oil reliance. They claim Democrats exploit racism to defend costly policies and push back against Obama era plans. They advocate quick House and Senate action this fall to boost U S natural gas vehicle industry.
Cedar Rapids reader argues for universal Medicare expansion citing personal 14 years of usage and health benefits. He mentions politicians with past surgeries favoring government-run care and notes TRICARE praised by surveys, contrasting with critics who fear bureaucratic inefficiencies.
Don and Ramona Greman of Mililani Hawaii recount a roadside tire blowout near Cedar Rapids where Chad from VIP Custom Cycles arranged a safe haul to Metro Harley-Davidson. The service department gave priority, waived labor, and offered tire discounts. The couple toured The Homeport and praised locals before sharing letters on Conserva-Care topics and Czech Village revitalization.
Conservatives are using scare tactics to defeat a government run public health care option. This targets 80 million Americans in programs like Medicare Medicaid VA TRICARE and the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The piece contrasts foreign oil dependence with potential of natural gas and flood recovery aid.
Letter writer agrees with Jerry Johnson about bad behavior at the Iowa game national anthem. Remington recalls tears for military veterans and injuries, then suggests drafting those acting stupid during the anthem to curb idiocy, asking if they know a war is ongoing and people risk their lives daily.
A detective narrator catalogs rumors of a Democratic mystery candidate aimed at challenging Sen. Grassley. He riffs on party tactics, media figures, and political surprises, as he plans to pursue truth while maintaining a wary, sardonic tone.
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