There is no need for assault rifles, handguns or high-capacity magazines in our community. These are weapons of mass destruction. …
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There is no need for assault rifles, handguns or high-capacity magazines in our community. These are weapons of mass destruction. …
Last month, I submitted a letter commenting on the City of Cedar Rapids buying out the Knutson Metal Co. I …
Both sides wade in the blood of the Sandy Hook shooting. One side claims we must ban all the evil …
We ask ourselves,“What is wrong with people?” Ask what is wrong with parenting. We are facilitating environments conducive to these …
Like you, I am tired. I am discouraged, disappointed and fearful from the violence of yet another chapter of senseless …
The Newtown massacre gives us one more opportunity to learn. How many more experiences will be required? From all we …
Why is it so difficult to understand the underlying cause of all these theater, mall, school and gang shootings? These …
What foments all of the divisiveness within our society? The cause of contention may be progressive versus conservative, white versus …
Have you ever wondered why people are drawn to God after a tragedy? But, why are they not drawn to …
Of interest this year is the ancient Mayan Indian calendar, which abruptly ceased to compile chronological data beyond 2012. It …
In “Today’s students, tomorrow’s teachers” (Dec. 2), The Gazette casts doubt upon the “much maligned” statistic that U.S. public schools …
On Dec. 1, my family had the good fortune to enjoy the Christmas events at NewBo Market, the Cherry Building …
Guns, of course, and rightly so, enjoy Constitutional protection. We need guns to protect our liberty, which is at best …
I am sick and tired and emotionally unglued over all the massacres in our schools and other public places. Last …
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