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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 2000
Page
8
Mary Kenyon reflects on seven years of homeschooling in rural Dyersville. She describes why she chose home learning, the socialization concerns of others, and how homeschooling offers freedom, goal setting, and learning alongside her children.
A July letter claims Clinton sought favor from Fulbright and joined the Arkansas National Guard to dodge service. It cites a controversial letter to Col Eugene Holmes and a stint abroad leading antiwar protests. The writer contrasts Clinton with Bush Cheney and asserts veterans will vote Republican in November.
Reader Richard J. Tjarks argues Clinton benefits from Gore losses or wins, criticizing Clinton for limited campaigning on Gore and praising a conservative religious stance. He contrasts tax policy with personal responsibility and cites a no-brainer choice between taxes and freedom.
Ester Knapp of Central City cites July letters decrying a society of me first mentality. She notes debates on women's bodily rights and self centered priorities, urging consideration of others and responsibility.
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words. Include name street address and daytime phone number. Only your name and hometown will appear with the letter. Mail to The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Fax and email options are provided.
The Veterans Memorial Commission thanks Cedar Rapids residents surrounding communities and local businesses for support of the Eternal Freedom Flame project. Special thanks to Nesper Sign Advertising for its design and construction. The dedication ceremony on July 22 drew many participants and extensive media coverage.
Eugene K. Dushek from Cedar Rapids criticizes Andrew Bernstein's Aug 13 Gazette article on math and language in public schools. He argues the system needs deeper reform than funding, urging taxpayers to oppose higher taxes for superficially improved schools while warning of continued deficient literacy.
The Gazette states it does not vouch for reader letters accuracy or endorse opinions. It invites equal opportunity for corrections or contradictions from other readers in future publications.
The text presents a series of language questions about subject verb agreement and word forms. It notes issues such as bullet-ridden versus bullet-riddled, and discusses correct usage in phrases like as well as versus and, with examples on was used and severally versus severely.
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