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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1987
Page
6
The editorial argues Robert Bork’s withdrawal stance reflects fear of harming the process but misreads politics and the judiciary. It labels pre and post confirmation campaigning as inseparable and notes Democratic Sen. Dale Bumpers’ remark comparing winning to a lynch mob.
Evangelist Pat Robertson along with other Democratic hopefuls challenges intrusive media coverage of private life during campaigns. The debate centers on public interest versus personal chronology including Robertson’s marriage and his first son's birth timing.
A lurid pitch offers an unedited attack video of Democratic hopefuls at the Kennedy Center. It mocks front runner Jesse Jackson for claims on jobs and defense, cites dubious statistics, and highlights a hostile reception from a liberal audience amid political rancor and media commentary. The New Republic hints at forthcoming endorsements.
Washington Post writer George Will notes liberal Democrats and activists diverge with Gore proposing force in Grenada and Libya while rivals like Simon attack the shift as divisive. Gephardt touts hard line on Afghanistan and Soviet actions, Dukakis questions deterrence, and critics label the rhetoric weak.
A reader condemns a US House bill proposing 12 billion dollars in reparations for Japanese Americans interned during World War II. The writer argues the remedy is misguided, cites 1941 events, and urges interment remorse and self-funding by lawmakers.
A letter endorses Robert Jaeger, Cedar Rapids Police Department veteran, for safety commissioner. The writer argues trains clog downtown tracks during peak hours and lauds Jaeger for challenging the City Council on spending and nepotism. Voter awareness urged ahead of the November 3 election.
A Cedar Rapids reader questions a newly announced nepotism rule three weeks before municipal elections. The note asks if the policy is thoughtful governance or a vote-driven move. It urges voters to consider changes on the City Council come election day.
Joyce Mullin of Ely thanks a touring cycle group that paused at Mullin's Bar & Grill on a Saturday afternoon in October. She praises the riders as a grand group and notes their stop occurred in Ely.
Periodic observations from thoughtful Eastern Iowans invited to express themselves here. The topics are unlimited. The views are theirs.
Laura Browne of Cedar Rapids serves as copyreader and proofreader and has contributed volunteer effort to the Seminole Valley Pioneer Village history projects through research and restoration partnerships.
A memoir style meditation on unison and liberty. The author warns against manufactured consensus and praises diverse voices, recalling classrooms, wartime fear, and the Nazi chant. It argues democracy thrives through dissent and individual perspective amid conflicting viewpoints.
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