In the wake of the tragic shooting in Arizona that killed six people and wounded 13 others, it is clear …
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The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor Jan. 10, 2011 2:11 pm5377d ago
In the wake of the tragic shooting in Arizona that killed six people and wounded 13 others, it is clear …
The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor Jan. 10, 2011 2:09 pm5377d ago
Having Cedar Rapids’ traffic lights blink in all directions after midnight is a wonderful idea. It speeds transit through largely …
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Letters to the Editor Jan. 10, 2011 2:09 pm5377d ago
I realize that publishing decisions are made in advance, but the letter in today’s (Jan. 10) Gazette from Wendell Carr …
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Letters to the Editor Jan. 9, 2011 10:38 am5379d ago
The recent ruling by a federal judge regarding the unconstitutionality of the health care reform law is a most refreshing …
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Letters to the Editor Jan. 9, 2011 10:36 am5379d ago
The rush of people to get gun permits, now that Iowa has a “shall issue” law taking discretion away from …
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Letters to the Editor Jan. 9, 2011 10:32 am5379d ago
Thank you for printing the St. Luke Scripture about the shepherds hearing of the birth of the Christ in the …
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Letters to the Editor Jan. 9, 2011 10:30 am5379d ago
I write to correct a myth about the U.S. Postal Service. The majority of American people believe letter carriers’ salaries …
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Letters to the Editor Jan. 8, 2011 10:31 am5380d ago
Thank you for highlighting Dr. Dean Bemus in those we lost during 2010 (Dec. 27 Gazette). As a longtime patient …
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Letters to the Editor Jan. 8, 2011 10:28 am5380d ago
The Iowa House Republicans’ first bill includes cutting the following: l Direct the Education Appropriations Budget Subcommittee to combine the …
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Letters to the Editor Jan. 8, 2011 10:26 am5380d ago
Three cheers for Jennifer Lee from Cedar Rapids on her Dec. 28 letter about school staffing cuts last year. Right …
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Letters to the Editor Jan. 8, 2011 10:23 am5380d ago
Reading Pat Langhurst’s Jan. 4 letter, “Vick doesn’t deserve a second chance,” portrayed how judgmental and unforgiving some members of …
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Letters to the Editor Jan. 8, 2011 10:21 am5380d ago
Government officials in the United States pledge to uphold the Constitution as written. These oaths affirm that the rule of …
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Letters to the Editor Jan. 8, 2011 10:18 am5380d ago
The Nov. 28 guest column by Dwight Watson, “A collaborative approach for a complete education,” considered pre-K through postsecondary education …
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Letters to the Editor Jan. 7, 2011 9:36 am5381d ago
Thank you for the headlines on Dec. 25, “Merry Christmas to you,” telling us the Biblical message of Christmas, that …
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