Letters to the Editor

A recent letters contributor moaned about the lack of “constructive dialogue about health care,” and excoriated Rush Limbaugh for “comparing …

As a parent, grandparent and teacher, I am appalled at the uncivil behavior of many attending town hall meetings focusing …

This year, the downtown farmers market welcomed dogs. Everyone enjoys seeing a happy dog joining their owner on an outing. …

I was impressed by Congressman Dave Loebsack’s handling of the health care reform town hall meeting at Kirkwood Community College. …

When did yielding to oncoming traffic become obsolete? It is commonplace these days to see drivers ignoring the fact that …

I got a chuckle out of Garrison Keillor’s comment (Aug. 15) that brainlessness has not stopped people from weighing in …

In regard to your Aug. 11 editorial, “Debate, listen and don’t obstruct,” you seem not to really be aware of …

Do people really know what is in the health care plan? I do and I don’t like it. As I …

Some Americans are criticizing the government’s Cash For Clunkers program. They are focusing on the $4,500 incentive, but it is …

I know I really shouldn’t spend time writing this. It would be much better spent studying for my death panel …

The media are reporting that the recession has bottomed out. Should this be true, why not pass legislation halting any …

As an individual who will soon be on Medicare, I am befuddled and a little embarrassed by my fellow seniors’ …