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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 2011
Page
4
The Gazette questions Iowa's annual two day back to school tax holiday offering exemptions on clothing and shoes under 100 dollars. It argues the program distorts consumer choice wastes revenue and provides little relief for low income families while urging lawmakers to require proof of value.
Readers commend police for their daily work and agree with letters about keys left in cars. They note past open yards and doors and lament it’s no longer safe, arguing owners should not invite criminals into their property.
Readers advocate term limits and a balanced budget amendment while criticizing partisan stances. Dale and Carolyn March argue for buying American, grass fed beef, reduced consumption, car pooling, and stronger public transit to boost jobs and environmental protection. Gordon Taylor warns of credit rating risks if reforms stall.
A reader urges keeping the murder trial in Linn County arguing for local jury deliberation and denying a change of venue. The letter attacks the suspect’s request as unfair to the community and stresses the principle of innocence until proven guilty.
A commenter questions the FBI Child ID app claiming it fuels fear and overemphasizes disappearances. The piece argues the program links to a broader safety kit and may drain resources while portraying children as perpetually at risk. It cautions against normalizing danger and suggests personal photos suffice.
A lighthearted take on the 2012 Iowa straw poll and the media circus around it. The piece pokes fun at political theatrics, celebrity candidates, and the public’s fixation on spectacle over substance, while noting the event’s place in Iowa lore.
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