Has anyone else noticed that some politicians making the most noise about banning the traffic cameras are the ones who’ve …
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The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor Feb. 11, 2012 11:15 pm5083d ago
Has anyone else noticed that some politicians making the most noise about banning the traffic cameras are the ones who’ve …
The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor Feb. 11, 2012 11:14 pm5083d ago
As Sheriff Terry Branstad and his legislative posse saddle up to do away with those darned pesky cameras, let’s suggest …
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Letters to the Editor Feb. 11, 2012 11:13 pm5083d ago
In 1826, John Adams said, “There are two ways to conquer and enslave a nation: One is by the sword, …
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Letters to the Editor Feb. 11, 2012 11:12 pm5083d ago
For all those who cannot seem to read the speed limit and traffic camera signs, perhaps the city should put …
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Letters to the Editor Feb. 11, 2012 11:10 pm5083d ago
Why is there even a controversy about having Lake Macbride a no-wake lake year-round? Has the no-wake rule ruined any …
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Letters to the Editor Feb. 11, 2012 11:09 pm5083d ago
As a former west-side business owner, current west-side property owner and co-founder of the Cedar Rapids Small Business Recovery Group …
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Letters to the Editor Feb. 11, 2012 11:08 pm5083d ago
In regards to Jennifer Bioche’s Feb. 5 column, “Don’t ride too far on anti-bullying bandwagon”: Bullying is not the new …
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Letters to the Editor Feb. 11, 2012 11:08 pm5083d ago
As I read in thegazette.com the Jan. 29 article written by Todd Dorman about the silence surrounding the upcoming sales …
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Letters to the Editor Feb. 11, 2012 11:07 pm5083d ago
Since the 2008 flood, my next-door neighbor and I have been inundated with stray cats. So far we have counted …
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Letters to the Editor Feb. 11, 2012 11:06 pm5083d ago
Although Iowa City will miss them, the Red Avocado owners are reprioritizing goals with their young families and may open …
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Letters to the Editor Feb. 11, 2012 11:06 pm5083d ago
Mike Wiser’s Jan. 29 article, “Voter ID plan had bipartisan input, not necessarily bipartisan support,” indicates a push for voter …
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Letters to the Editor Feb. 11, 2012 11:05 pm5083d ago
Some levelheaded state officials may bring the traffic cameras down soon, but if they stay, all tickets should be issued …
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Letters to the Editor Feb. 11, 2012 11:04 pm5083d ago
In response to the Feb. 6 guest column, “If pets can, why not humans?” the response is simple: Humans are …
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Letters to the Editor Feb. 11, 2012 11:03 pm5083d ago
I didn’t catch Dr. Peter Kennedy’s column “Child is ‘produced’ at beginning of pregnancy” (March 29, 2011), but, judging by …
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