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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 2000
Page
7
An opinion letter condemns Republicans for delaying Medicare drug talk until election time and mocks George W. Bush for using surplus funds to aid the wealthy. The writer recalls Reagan era tax cuts and argues for voting on proven records, noting inflation and employment gains under Democrats.
Letters from Leighton L. Phillips and Jillisa Marie Probasco urge change in leadership. Phillips backs Bush citing education reform and national healing, while Probasco praises Bush as a capable president for higher education and K-12 improvements.
The reader argues against a broad ban on restaurant smoking and defends personal freedom, listing amendments and agency roles as limits on government. The author contends government action is vital to protect health, citing examples from EPA OSHA and corporate safety, urging measures to safeguard customers and workers in local restaurants.
The Gazette discusses IRV as a path to majority rule amid multi candidate races. It explains ranking ballots, transferring votes after eliminations, and notes IRV use in Ireland and Australia plus consideration in Alaska New Mexico Vermont and Iowa.
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