Regarding the Nov. 10 letter, “Honor troops who took a beating”: To compare the immeasurable sacrifices of soldiers during the …
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The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor Nov. 13, 2009 11:10 pm5803d ago
Regarding the Nov. 10 letter, “Honor troops who took a beating”: To compare the immeasurable sacrifices of soldiers during the …
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The Fort Hood tragedy woke us up with a shock. Two things rushed into my mind. First, the mystery of …
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Letters to the Editor Nov. 13, 2009 11:07 pm5803d ago
The U.S. House recently passed what the Wall Street Journal termed “the worst bill ever,” the health care reform bill. …
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Letters to the Editor Nov. 13, 2009 11:06 pm5803d ago
Nearly every day, my patriotism is being questioned, as is most of yours. Well, I’m mad as hell and I’m …
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Letters to the Editor Nov. 12, 2009 11:30 pm5804d ago
When my wife and I voted Nov. 3 for Chuck Swore to be on the Cedar Rapids City Council, we …
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Letters to the Editor Nov. 12, 2009 11:29 pm5804d ago
Presidents Lyndon Johnson and Jimmy Carter endeavored to reshape America by expanding government control. The stimulus and the government takeover …
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Letters to the Editor Nov. 12, 2009 11:28 pm5804d ago
In October, the annual Indoor Marching Band Classic was held at the U.S. Cellular Center. Every year, the Prairie Marching …
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Letters to the Editor Nov. 12, 2009 11:27 pm5804d ago
When a fire broke out at Oak Hill Manor on Oct. 26, Vicki Heeren had just left the hospital after …
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Letters to the Editor Nov. 12, 2009 11:26 pm5804d ago
Through the United Nations, almost all countries in the world can work at such problems as stopping al-Qaida from terrorizing …
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Letters to the Editor Nov. 12, 2009 11:25 pm5804d ago
I’m hoping that the city of Cedar Rapids installs a huge sign that shows people how to get onto Highway …
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Letters to the Editor Nov. 12, 2009 11:20 pm5804d ago
By Susan Estrich You’ve got to hand it to Nancy Pelosi. Love her or hate her – and there are …
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Letters to the Editor Nov. 11, 2009 11:35 pm5805d ago
On Nov. 11, Armistice Day and Veterans Day, we honor veterans, alive and dead, who have served their country. I …
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Letters to the Editor Nov. 11, 2009 11:34 pm5805d ago
In his Nov. 7 letter, “Obama disobeyed oath in accepting gift,” Ed Dolan says that our Constitution prohibits President Obama …
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Letters to the Editor Nov. 11, 2009 11:33 pm5805d ago
The Goldstone Report detailing human rights violations by Israel and Hamas in the Gaza War last December and January was …
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