I was honored to be one of the three finalists for Cedar Rapids Police Chief. First, I want to congratulate …
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I was honored to be one of the three finalists for Cedar Rapids Police Chief. First, I want to congratulate …
The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor Sep. 20, 2012 1:00 pm4754d ago
On Sept. 10, The Gazette published an Associated Press article about whether racial bias fuels opposition to President Barack Obama, …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 20, 2012 1:00 pm4754d ago
After listening to portions of both the Republican and Democratic conventions, I am struck by the difference in attitude between …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 20, 2012 12:59 pm4754d ago
The World Economic Forum has released the 2012-13 rankings of 144 national economies. These rankings indicate the national global competitiveness …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 20, 2012 12:58 pm4754d ago
The lady from Iowa City who is concerned about Mitt Romney not paying his fair share of taxes, needs to …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 19, 2012 1:42 pm4755d ago
The most dangerous person around, other than your congressman, is probably your medical doctor. Medical error causes 44,000 to 98,000 …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 19, 2012 1:41 pm4755d ago
Although some people continue to debate global warming, it should be clear that it is a real and present danger. …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 19, 2012 1:40 pm4755d ago
President Barack Obama claims to have a real concern for the small-business owners and their small businesses. He also says …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 19, 2012 1:40 pm4755d ago
In April, Rep. Bruce Braley, 1st District, sent me an email concerning his recent trip to Iwo Jima. He accompanied …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 19, 2012 1:39 pm4755d ago
The premise that making seniors pay more medical costs, i.e., $6,400 deductible insurance plans, will reduce their use of medical …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 19, 2012 1:38 pm4755d ago
My husband and I were talking about the state of the economy. We were wondering, if the Republicans had quit …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 19, 2012 1:38 pm4755d ago
Jim Slitor’s Sept. 7 letter, “Getting rich is not part of religious teachings,” as a support of President Barack Obama …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 19, 2012 1:37 pm4755d ago
Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., has taken a sudden interest in Mitt Romney’s money and the taxes he does/does not pay. …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 18, 2012 1:17 pm4756d ago
I am insulted by The Gazette’s choice to print the Sept. 13 letter by Phil Cox, “Where are the godless …
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