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The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor Oct. 12, 2012 9:36 am4732d ago
Do Republicans want smaller government? OK, they want government hands out of our wallets and assault rifles and eliminate pesky …
The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor Oct. 11, 2012 12:14 pm4733d ago
I find it amazing that you would print any letter which contains the words Obama and Muslim and then concludes …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 11, 2012 12:12 pm4733d ago
Scientists have determined that the immobilization cages called “gestation crates” cause pigs immense suffering, and food retailers are right to …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 11, 2012 12:11 pm4733d ago
The Linn Community Food Bank, an all-volunteer nonprofit organization that has served the Cedar Rapids-Marion community for more than 40 …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 11, 2012 12:11 pm4733d ago
In Iowa we are fortunate to have a great senator, Tom Harkin, who helped write and pass into law the …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 11, 2012 12:09 pm4733d ago
Regarding your story, “DNR rejects Lake Delhi public access, water quality plans,” Oct. 2: The Iowa Department of Natural Resources …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 10, 2012 2:04 pm4734d ago
While watching Gov. Mitt Romney’s debate performance, I was repeatedly reminded of one of my favorite television viewing experiences of …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 10, 2012 1:57 pm4734d ago
In the last legislative session, Gov. Terry Branstad proposed a tax change to drastically lower taxes on businesses. Both Democrats …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 10, 2012 1:56 pm4734d ago
The Gazette story (“C.R. parking core gets most attention,” Oct. 3) on the parking system, and particularly Jon Dusek’s comments …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 10, 2012 1:51 pm4734d ago
I am really fed up with the do-gooders telling us that we do not want a casino in Cedar Rapids. …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 9, 2012 1:46 pm4735d ago
Iowa House District 77 is a newly formed district. It includes the communities of North Liberty, Tiffin, Oxford, Swisher, Shueyville, …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 9, 2012 1:43 pm4735d ago
I believe the word “victim” is being used to create anxiety and defensiveness en mass. Journalists and media outlets repeat …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 9, 2012 1:40 pm4735d ago
Some things improve with time, such as wine, cheese or a certificate of deposit. The idea of bringing a casino …
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Letters to the Editor Oct. 9, 2012 1:39 pm4735d ago
If you are like me, you always assumed that you would be able to support yourself and that you would …
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