Free Trade for Cuba: A Drake Student Sees Hope and Hazards
A Drake University student, Joyce Jakubowsky, recounts four months in Havana studying abroad. She argues the embargo should end to improve Cubans’ access to food, medicine, and consumer goods while preserving skepticism toward Castro and the Communist system.
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Founders affirmed Christ in Letters to the Gazette
In a Letters to the Gazette item, Pastor Matthew Novotny of Calvary Baptist Church Volga argues that founders like Jefferson Patrick Henry and Washington endorsed Christian principles in government. He contends some readers misread or omit direct quotes to deny religious foundations.
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Letter defending animals denounces animal rights insults
Stephanie Hendryx from Cedar Rapids protests The Gazette responses she calls activists nitwits and wackos. She argues animals feel and deserve rights including fur, heads on walls, hunting limits, and habitat protection.
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Bush Clinches First Year as Leader Seen as Great
A supporter cites George W. Bush’s first year in office as a banner period. The speaker praises Bush for restoring honor to the presidency, defeating a major foe in 90 days, and rising to economic and security tests while predicting continued leadership through 2005.
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Nation of warriors remembered after 100 days since 9 11
Pete Larson in Cedar Rapids reflects on America’s turn toward prayer, patriotism, and unity after the September 11 attacks. He questions how long public displays of devotion and support for veterans will endure, urging ongoing resolve and blessings for the nation.
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Inconsiderates on the Road in Hard Times
Thomas Naughton from Cedar Rapids laments rude driving amid wartime stress. He lists acts like not signaling, tailgating at speed limit, and cutting in, arguing better behavior would meet laws and restore courtesy.
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Thomas Naughton
Cedar Rapids
The Gazette Letters Policy Details
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words and requires name street address and daytime phone. Only name and hometown publish with the letter. Send to The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or by fax or email.
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Abortion rights debate letter criticizes easy choice view
A Dec 17 letter argues abortion is not an easy option and emphasizes privacy and pain in the decision. The writer counters pro life views and notes pro choice supports adoption as an option, signed by Katey Garoutte of Marion.
Explosive Mattress Sale and Odd Typo Notes
A Cedar Rapids reader notes an ad headline Explosive Mattress Sale sparking excitement while another item mentions a Marion observer noting a bone marrow unit dinner photo at University Hospitals Iowa City. Don DeBurkarte cites a school time use story and a flag photo with color and black and white prints. He also flags a water formula typo with H20 versus H2O and subscripts.
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