Oil wars and a call for new energy policy
A reader argues that most world oil lies in the Middle East and questions U S war plans against Iraq. The letter ties Bush Cheney to Big Oil, urges an energy transition, and warns of climate, health, and economic costs from fossil fuels. Cedar Rapids author Rob Johnson.
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Statistical Review of World Energy
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Rob Johnson
Cedar Rapids
Bush era corporate crime drama and unanswered questions
Executives from Adelphia and WorldCom were arrested as a public relations display by President Bush and Attorney General Ashcroft. The piece questions lack of charges against Enron and Kenny Lay, alleging debt hiding and market manipulation to hurt California, pensions, and stockholders, urging readers to write to their representatives.
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John Ashcroft
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Remembering Better Service From Days Past
A nostalgic reflection on customer service, from full service gas stations to self checkouts. The piece laments reduced teller staff, automated phone systems, and self service in stores, arguing older customers struggle with new practices and deserve respectful support.
Hotel letter labeled worst corporate form letter yet
Cedar Rapids reader Bunnie Tomes denounces a circulated Chicago hotel’s form letter as error filled and unclear. She cites combined sentences and shaky tense usage while noting the hotel hawks a Bounce-back weekend package with vague promises of clean sheets.
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