Bob Vander Plaats from the Family Leader did not ask Michele Bachmann or any candidate to resign. He only asked …
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The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor Dec. 30, 2011 11:13 pm5021d ago
Bob Vander Plaats from the Family Leader did not ask Michele Bachmann or any candidate to resign. He only asked …
The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor Dec. 30, 2011 11:13 pm5021d ago
Those who contend that any of the Republican candidates, besides Ron Paul, would make a better president than Obama simply …
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Letters to the Editor Dec. 30, 2011 11:11 pm5021d ago
Stephen Bloom’s book “Postville” and his article in The Atlantic may reveal more about Bloom than about Iowa. Bloom seems …
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Letters to the Editor Dec. 30, 2011 11:10 pm5021d ago
On Tuesday, Iowa voters have the privilege of setting the stage for the 2012 Republican National Convention. Fellow caucusgoers: Let’s …
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Letters to the Editor Dec. 30, 2011 11:09 pm5021d ago
In regards to, “Those in power need to be held accountable,” by David Hogan (Nov. 29): I agree with Mr. …
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Letters to the Editor Dec. 29, 2011 11:41 pm5022d ago
Hockey fans unite! Even though there are thousands of hockey fans in our area, local television station KWWL seems to …
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Letters to the Editor Dec. 29, 2011 11:41 pm5022d ago
I am 12 years old and want to inform people of world hunger. The truth is that there is enough …
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Letters to the Editor Dec. 29, 2011 11:40 pm5022d ago
What is a tax cut? Excuse me, but for the sake of argument, let’s say that I pay a federal …
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Letters to the Editor Dec. 29, 2011 11:38 pm5022d ago
If there were a candidate for president who: l Always voted according to the Constitution. l Never flip-flopped on a …
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Letters to the Editor Dec. 28, 2011 11:59 pm5023d ago
Newt Gingrich’s criticism of courts for not ruling according to Americans’ wishes rings a familiar and ominous bell. It resembles …
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Letters to the Editor Dec. 28, 2011 11:06 pm5023d ago
There are 47,000-plus seniors in and around Cedar Rapids and Linn County. The city and county have used tax money …
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Letters to the Editor Dec. 28, 2011 11:04 pm5023d ago
Americans Elect is a group set to vote for a third party name on the ballot for president. We already …
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Letters to the Editor Dec. 28, 2011 11:03 pm5023d ago
Professor Stephen Bloom thrives on controversy. That fact becomes obvious rather quickly when one gets to know him. But controversy …
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Letters to the Editor Dec. 28, 2011 11:01 pm5023d ago
Thank you for publishing the photo of the speeding bass boat on Lake Macbride with the Dec. 14 letter. Since …
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