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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1998
Page
4
Ken Slaughter is named Vice President and Bowden replaces Bowden as Treasurer while Mark Bowden serves as Managing Editor in a company leadership reshuffle.
Editorial notes a Cedar Rapids civil rights forum at 6 30 PM in the Armory City Hall to discuss expanding the ordinance to protect sexual orientation in employment housing credit and education. It contrasts views on civil rights with a Wyoming hate crime that killed a student and argues broader protections may reduce bias and bullying over time.
Three readers urge adding sexual orientation and gender identity to the city civil rights code. They defend gay individuals, condemn hate, and call for public support at an Armory meeting, while contrasting impersonal rights with personal prejudice. Anne Samuelson notes a Wyoming gay bashing incident and condemns hate speech.
David Koopman of Postville endorses Rep. Jim Nussle urging re election in Iowa's 2nd District. He cites tax cuts balanced budgets Social Security protection and rural health care while denouncing AFL CIO ads as false and urging continued fiscal restraint.
A reader warns that many teens drive with school permits or without licenses, often with parental approval. The letter urges stricter guidance and accountability to instill boundaries, responsibility, and safer decision making for the next generation.
Delores Riley of Tipton joins Steve Collins in criticizing Starr investigations and Republican actions. She argues the Clinton era misconduct, calls the pursuit a waste of taxpayers money, and says the party appears hypocritical and childish. She urges completion of the process.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette invites readers to submit letters up to 300 words. Include your name, street address, and daytime phone number. only your name and hometown may appear with the address. Mail to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or send by fax or email.
Mitch Albom argues polls mislead by measuring opinions while turnout determines impact. He notes 63 percent approval of Clinton and over 80 percent disapproval of GOP tactics, then warns midterms may see turnout around 40 percent. He laments civic laziness and urges voting. He cites Founding Fathers favoring turnout.
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