The 14th Amendment was ratified in 1868, after the Civil War. It effectively nullified a Supreme Court Decision (Dred Scott) …
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The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor Mar. 2, 2011 11:13 am5326d ago
The 14th Amendment was ratified in 1868, after the Civil War. It effectively nullified a Supreme Court Decision (Dred Scott) …
The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor Mar. 1, 2011 2:37 pm5327d ago
Many fingers have pointed and voices condemned Jennifer Wood as an animal hoarder and abuser. My experience is different. I …
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Letters to the Editor Mar. 1, 2011 2:35 pm5327d ago
How many times can people own and neglect or mistreat animals before they aren’t allowed to do it anymore? I …
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Letters to the Editor Mar. 1, 2011 2:32 pm5327d ago
In regard to the water rates going up in Cedar Rapids, there are many other plans that would help alleviate …
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Letters to the Editor Mar. 1, 2011 2:29 pm5327d ago
The U.S. Senate must pass a budget by Friday. Iowans should urge Sens. Chuck Grassley and Tom Harkin to reject …
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Letters to the Editor Feb. 28, 2011 10:49 am5328d ago
A Gazette editorial asked Cedar Rapids Mayor Ron Corbett for a road map. He doesn’t have one. Another editorial cited …
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Letters to the Editor Feb. 28, 2011 10:47 am5328d ago
For all the passion people put into partisan politics, on the federal and state level, it is local government at …
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Letters to the Editor Feb. 28, 2011 10:44 am5328d ago
Wisconsin teacher: “Remember, it’s wrong to lie. Honesty really is the best policy.” Student: “Do you have one of those …
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Letters to the Editor Feb. 28, 2011 10:40 am5328d ago
The focus on eliminating trillions of dollars of debt seems to be through cutting social programs and education. Has our …
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Letters to the Editor Feb. 26, 2011 11:13 pm5330d ago
The state of Iowa recognizes marijuana for the use of medical treatment as illegal. This is a huge misjudgement on …
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Letters to the Editor Feb. 26, 2011 11:10 pm5330d ago
How many millions of dollars can the city of Cedar Rapids afford to spend on its many projects when the …
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Letters to the Editor Feb. 26, 2011 11:09 pm5330d ago
In Iowa, the law regarding same-sex marriage states that not allowing members of the same sex to marry is unconstitutional. …
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Letters to the Editor Feb. 26, 2011 11:07 pm5330d ago
Last week’s rhabdomyolysis story outlines a lack of understanding as to how a complex issue at a major institution is …
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Letters to the Editor Feb. 26, 2011 8:12 am5330d ago
The Feb. 16 Gazette editorial about motor size on Lake Macbride missed the point for fishermen. Most fishermen use their …
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