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The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor Jan. 19, 2013 11:10 am4731d ago
“Just slow down and take a deep breath.” We use this phrase when we need to reassess our options. The …
The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor Jan. 19, 2013 11:08 am4731d ago
How could America, which was founded on traditional Judeo-Christian principles, ever have developed into a secular, violent society with a …
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Letters to the Editor Jan. 18, 2013 10:39 am4732d ago
It’s hard enough to learn that your son is autistic, but when the education system doesn’t want him, it becomes …
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Letters to the Editor Jan. 18, 2013 10:38 am4732d ago
Regarding Doug Thompson’s Jan. 4 letter, “Blame the people, not the guns”: Thompson is wrong when he states that no …
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Letters to the Editor Jan. 17, 2013 10:49 am4733d ago
I am so disappointed, disgusted and angry that money can buy the City Council, can buy Iowa City. Tell me …
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Letters to the Editor Jan. 17, 2013 10:48 am4733d ago
President Obama and Congress rang in the New Year with a promise for cleaner air and water. They renewed critical …
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Letters to the Editor Jan. 17, 2013 10:47 am4733d ago
Are you surprised to see President Obama spending your money at a record rate? If you pay attention to his …
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Letters to the Editor Jan. 17, 2013 10:46 am4733d ago
To Sen. Chuck Grassley: I want my freedom. I want to be able to walk down my block, go to …
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Letters to the Editor Jan. 16, 2013 11:06 am4734d ago
There are 109 million Americans working in the private sector, supporting 87 million people working for the government or on …
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Letters to the Editor Jan. 16, 2013 11:05 am4734d ago
As a retiree, with little income to supplement my Social Security, I make crocheted dishcloths, baby bibs, jewelry, aprons and …
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Letters to the Editor Jan. 16, 2013 11:04 am4734d ago
Regarding Jim Cannon’s Jan. 12 letter “It’s time to pass casino referendum”: He calls me a former backer of the …
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Letters to the Editor Jan. 16, 2013 11:03 am4734d ago
Can someone explain to me why our Social Security payments are now considered “federal benefit payments?” This income we are …
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Letters to the Editor Jan. 16, 2013 11:02 am4734d ago
The main revenue of a casino is derived from the losses of thousands of people. Often the gamblers are elderly …
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Letters to the Editor Jan. 15, 2013 11:27 am4735d ago
Here we are again, at the hands of two businesses putting us, the consumers, at odds. Dish TV and KCRG-TV9. …
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