On Sept. 30, C-SPAN presented a news program about whether or not the American voters would grow up in time …
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The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor Oct. 18, 2012 8:36 am4726d ago
On Sept. 30, C-SPAN presented a news program about whether or not the American voters would grow up in time …
The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor Oct. 17, 2012 1:55 pm4727d ago
After five successful terms on the Johnson County Board of Supervisors, I Sally Stutsman is ready to put her many …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 17, 2012 1:53 pm4727d ago
I have seen first hand how dedicated state Rep. Nick Wagner is to ensuring that small businesses can succeed. How …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 17, 2012 1:52 pm4727d ago
Johnson County has outgrown its current courthouse, jail and sheriff’s office. On Nov. 6, I’ll vote yes for the proposed …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 17, 2012 1:48 pm4727d ago
Once there were Americans who cared about civil liberties. Once people would protest in the streets against warrantless wiretaps, secret …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 17, 2012 1:46 pm4727d ago
We have been told that President Obama is ahead in the polls and that the election is over. Really? We’ve …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 17, 2012 1:44 pm4727d ago
I am a U.S. Navy veteran who always has been proud of being an American and thankful for the liberties …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 17, 2012 1:42 pm4727d ago
In the first presidential debate Oct. 3, President Obama stated that he would eliminate tax breaks for corporations sending plants …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 16, 2012 1:27 pm4728d ago
The Gazette carried the nonsensical advice that mother wants you to go to the library book sale (Oct. 26-28 at …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 16, 2012 1:24 pm4728d ago
Do you share the frustration my friends and I have been discussing for several years? Are you concerned with the …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 16, 2012 1:22 pm4728d ago
A front page Oct. 4 Gazette article was about “fat cats” pushing for a casino in Cedar Rapids. The investors …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 16, 2012 1:20 pm4728d ago
Again, the prospect of a casino in Cedar Rapids has made the headlines. What is the big deal about another …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 15, 2012 1:46 pm4729d ago
Seems to me that the only press third-party candidates can get in the mainstream media is negative. How did The …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 15, 2012 1:45 pm4729d ago
For 13 years I have been with Mediation Services of Eastern Iowa, a non-profit organization of volunteers and professionals who …
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