On Sept. 11, 2001, our country experienced a terrorist attack, making that day one of the worst in American history. …
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On Sept. 11, 2001, our country experienced a terrorist attack, making that day one of the worst in American history. …
The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor Sep. 3, 2012 1:51 pm4771d ago
If you believe that Paul Ryan and his mother worry about Medicare, I have a bridge to sell you. They …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 3, 2012 1:49 pm4771d ago
I want to thank the city for providing such varied and well maintained walking (and biking) trails. There are eight …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 3, 2012 1:47 pm4771d ago
Regarding Janet Sullivan’s Aug. 27 column “Goodwill workers’ wages fair”: Following my retirement a few years ago, I worked part-time …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 2, 2012 1:45 pm4772d ago
On Aug. 18, I shopped in Kmart in Cedar Rapids and left my change purse in the bathroom. I went …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 2, 2012 1:44 pm4772d ago
We’re learning to vote in blocs in this presidential election year, when we could be voting for new ideas. My …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 2, 2012 1:42 pm4772d ago
America is at a crucial crossroads. This election will determine whether we continue on the road to disaster under President …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 2, 2012 1:38 pm4772d ago
Government should not interfere with a woman’s choice regarding abortion. Yes, we all weigh in on one side or the …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 1, 2012 11:53 am4774d ago
What would our unemployment be in this country if people would stop hiring illegal immigrants or illegal immigrants? Or if …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 1, 2012 11:52 am4774d ago
Charles Krauthammer’s Aug. 12 piece “The case against re-election,” cogently lays out two potent strategies for guiding the GOP campaign …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 1, 2012 11:51 am4774d ago
The Republican plan for medical care is simple, amoral and evil. The Republicans want the seniors to vote for a …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 1, 2012 11:51 am4774d ago
The Republican Party, as evidenced by its platform at the national convention, appears to have been taken over by mean-spirited …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 1, 2012 11:50 am4774d ago
For most people, Labor Day is recognized as the official end of summer. Labor Day became a federal holiday in …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 1, 2012 11:49 am4774d ago
I find it odd that when it comes to abortion, even those who identify as pro-life are willing to amend …
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