Editorial: pursuing high speed chases worth public risk
The Gazette argues for clear thresholds guiding police vehicle pursuits to balance public safety with apprehension. It cites Cedar Rapids data showing high chase risk, including four injuries and one death, and notes varying local policies. The piece urges restrictive but prudent pursuit rules, acknowledging brief escapes may occur but weigh against dangerous outcomes.
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Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Marion
Letters defend Truman policy and Keystone XL pipeline views
A Cedar Rapids reader defends Truman’s atomic bomb decision citing wartime facts, and also endorses Anthony Brown for City Council citing community work. The letter supports Keystone XL pipeline as beneficial, argues it reduces oil dependence, creates jobs, and cites Obama State Department studies.
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Harry Truman
Japan
Hiroshima
United Nations
Barack Obama
State Department
Canada
Monuments Clash With Shutdown Sparks Veteran Backlash
Kathleen Parker condemns the government shutdown for closing World War II memorials and a Normandy D Day cemetery. She cites veterans barriers as dumb and notes political missteps by Obama and lawmakers while urging wiser exits and respect for history.
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Normandy
Washington
Barack Obama
Office of Management and Budget
U.S
House
White House
Democrats
Editorial guidelines for letters and contact details
A concise set of instructions for submitting letters to the editor. Includes length limit of 250 words, contact email and mail address, and a phone number with a question line. Emphasizes clear attribution to sourcemedia.net and provides contact for inquiries.
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Cedar Rapids
Jeff. Tecklenburg
Losing is essential in a functioning democracy
The writer argues that forgetting how to lose imperils democracy and urges Republicans to move on from Obamacare fights. He recalls past losses, stresses conciliatory change, and notes that healthy governance requires losers who adapt and propose new ideas rather than perpetual crisis.
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Barack Obama
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