Uniform election codes urged to ease voter turmoil
The editorial argues for a uniform election code to standardize rules across states and protect voters when candidates die during campaigns. It contrasts Minnesota Missouri and Iowa practices amid Wellstone and Carnahan tragedies and urges model legislation to allow proper mourning and fair ballots.
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Gazette invites letters and guest columns from readers
The Gazette accepts signed letters and guest columns with a 300 word limit for letters and a 650 word suggestion for columns. Writers must include full name signature address and daytime phone. addresses are not published and no anonymous submissions are allowed.
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Letters to Gazette on Nov 5 election due today
Deadline for opinion letters on the November 5 general election is noon today. Shorter letters have better chances of printing.
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Letters condemn Karen Balderston's race remarks in Iowa race
Readers letter to the paper denounces Karen Balderston for emailing racist comments about Swati Dandekar. Swati Dandekar is praised as a strong candidate for House District 36 in Iowa, while Balderston is urged not to represent Iowans. Other Marion and Cedar Rapids residents express support for Dandekar and condemn Balderston's views as un-American.
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Lesson From Theater Siege Shows Resolve Against Extortion
Norman Luxenburg argues that democratic governments must not surrender to terrorists. He cites Russia's theater siege and other cases like Peru 1996 and Germany 1977 as examples where decisive action saved more lives overall, despite casualties.
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Balderston supporter questions Dandekar citizenship and integrity
A Marion volunteer for Karen Balderston argues the race for Iowa House District 36 centers on loyalty to the U S Constitution and not race. He questions opponent Dandekar's citizenship delay, use of district sites for yard signs, and ethics while endorsing Balderston as best suited to represent residents with integrity.
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