Cedar Rapids council approves $500 vehicle seizure fee
The Gazette critiques Cedar Rapids Police Chief Greg Graham for a new 500 vehicle-seizure fee tied to drunken driving, uninsured, or unlicensed vehicle owners. The editorial warns the levy may burden low and middle income residents during recession and flood recovery, risking revenue without reducing violations. If no drop in offenses after a year, the measure should be dumped.
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United States Tops Global Admiration in New Poll
A Name Brand Index survey of 20 000 people in rich and developing countries shows the United States ranking as the most admired nation in 2009 up from seventh last year. Founder Simon Anholt credits Obama’s impact for the dramatic shift.
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Letterman contrasted with moralizing politician
Joyce DeBoy argues Letterman is an entertainer and not a cleric or conservative reformer. She cites Tom Shales comparing him to a Republican legislator who railed against homosexual rights and sought sex in a airport restroom. DeBoy notes Letterman’s recent singleness, asserts affairs involved consenting adults, and says he chose to resist an extortionist rather than pay.
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Vehicle seizure fee criticized as excessive in GR
Walter Wilson denounces a $500 vehicle seizure fee in Grand Rapids as a money grab amid recession. He contrasts with Dubuque's $20 fee and Waterloo Iowa City no charges, urging scrutiny of police funding.
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Fall reflections and politics on health care and Republicans
A writer retracts previous calls to deny health care to Republicans and condemns calls for death panels. The piece shifts to autumn imagery and mortality, contrasting civic duty with materialism, concludes that even rude airline passengers deserve care after a heart attack, and ends with a note to contact the writer.
H1N1 facts over fear in Iowa City column
Column urges sticking to CDC and state public health guidance on H1N1. It notes WHO pandemic status, rising US cases and pediatric deaths, emphasizes vaccination when appropriate, and calls for hand hygiene and staying home when ill. It highlights a poll showing vaccine hesitancy and directs readers to official sources.
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