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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1980
Page
9
A political op ed warns that Christian support for groups like the Moral Majority distorts Biblical teaching. It argues right and wrong are not absolute, urges humility, condemns hatred, and says love should define Christian political activity despite free speech rights.
The Gazette’s endorsements show a wary bias toward incumbents and a fear of alienating readers. Reagan gains despite past hostility, Tauke and Leach-Laren favored as incumbents, Grassley and Culver left without a vote, signaling a pursuit of broad neutrality over decisive stakes.
A reader argues the ERA debate is over and urges women to turn political energy into voting. They warn rights can be reversed by future legislation or court rulings and urge AAUW and allies to mobilize supporters to the polls to enshrine rights in the Constitution.
Readers note similarities in fear tactics urging a no vote on two constitutional questions. The piece questions forefathers and warns inflation, living standards, and youth marriage trends amid calls for a yes vote on November 4. It argues a yes vote still requires public approval for constitutional change and commends volunteers providing information.
A 96-year-old speaks for equality praising an Iowa constitutional amendment to add women to the state's charter for the first time since 1857. He cites his wife Laurel S. Ely and granddaughter Martha Ely Ferring as suffrage trailblazers, and notes his yes vote on November 4 as an inheritance for future generations.
A speaker defends the Moral Majority and Christian Voice against liberal critics, argues for religious groups' tax exemption, and urges Christians to mobilize for responsible government. The author praises Christian voters and warns against government intrusion and do your own thing politics.
The passage critiques the Equal Rights Amendment and its promoters. It cites Betty Friedan, NOW, and the Liberation Movement, noting reforms they advocate and alleged aims. It contrasts Phyllis Schlafly and Stop ERA, claiming ERA would affect the draft, family laws, and privacy, urging readers to decide carefully.
A speaker urges mass taxpayer action against over taxation and big money rip-offs. They advocate non-violent action, fair wages, and productive work, stressing that slower workers can excel when quality matters and quotas are rejected.
A letter from Don Sawyer recounts his son being restrained and injured during an arrest for drunken driving after tire tampering with a deputy's car. The author condemns police brutality, cites alleged negligence in investigation, and calls for better officer training to avoid abuse.
A letter urges Iowa voters to study both sides of the Iowa Equal Rights Amendment. It argues that fears are unfounded, cites other states with ERA protections, and contends a yes vote protects equal rights for all Iowans and supports children and future generations.
A speaker defends a yes vote for a constitutional convention in Iowa. The critic argues opponents exaggerate dangers and asserts Iowans are capable of choosing delegates and voting on amendments, framing the process as true democracy and questioning fears about self-governance.
A reader argues that early release of Iran hostages to aid President Carter's re election would reveal political manipulation of hostage lives. The writer urges voters to weigh this before the November 4 election and consider the impact on voting for Carter Reagan or Anderson.
A political critique argues voters are not single issue but condemns pro abortion positions as dehumanizing. It cites John Culver as 100 percent pro abortion and calls for a leader who will support a Human Life Amendment alongside the ERA. It questions ERA's coexistence with a Human Life Amendment.
A letter discusses campaign ethics for Chuck Lande and Buzz Sawyer who display auditor and sheriff IDs. The writer questions campaign fairness, praises sheriff Workman, faults past drinking by officials, and urges a new jail while noting city improvements like a remodeled courthouse and parks.
A letter alleges the Massachusetts state ERA is used to fund Medicaid abortions and criticizes ERA supporters. It cites CLA briefs, McRae vs Harris, Judge Kaplan's August order to fund abortions, and urges voters to reject the ERA on November 4 citing alleged harm to unborn children.
The Junior League of Cedar Rapids asks voters to support the Iowa Equal Rights Amendment to guarantee equality under state law. President Kay Jackson urges a yes vote on November 4.
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