Ban cruel animal snares in Iowa join others
Letters to The Gazette urge Iowa to ban leg hold traps and snares. The writer argues traps cause extreme pain, often injure non target animals and pets, and cites eight states and over 80 countries that have bans. Alternatives include humane hunting methods and other pest controls.
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Trapping debate letter condemns fur industry practices
A reader rebuts a Jan. 24 letter on trapping, arguing mink production relies on farming rather than trapping. They describe trapping harms to wildlife and question economic benefits, noting deer management by hunters and city sharpshooter options. The writer affirms humane views toward hunting and opposes trapping.
Saddam and Iraq War Debate Spurs Fuel Here
Reader letter argues Saddam Hussein threatens national security beyond oil. It links Iraq to terrorism and weapons risk, urges decisive action before another attack, and counters antiwar views while noting high energy costs underpin regional stability.
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Iraq
Saudi Arabia
Costs and benefits before war against Iraq
A speaker argues for weighing all costs and benefits of war before acting unilaterally. It questions U N resolutions as pretext, warns of civilian harm, environmental devastation, and global instability, and asks whether removing Saddam Hussein justifies widespread suffering. It urges reflection by Christians and the world on consequences beyond a dictator’s removal.
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Saddam Hussein
U.N
Leo
Saddam
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