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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 2014
Page
13
A pair of readers attack marijuana legalization and gambling, urging repentance and warning that policy shifts harm society. They frame the issue as a moral crisis involving Christian values and public policy.
A reader defends Hiawatha water department decisions on Tow er Terrace Road amid a land developer dispute. The letter also recalls a blizzard relief in Ryan, praises Iowa’s aid to disaster victims, and urges the governor to reconsider food aid cuts affecting Iowa children and families.
Cedar Rapids residents protest the NewBo City Market lease terminations affecting diverse vendors including a Russian bakery and restaurant run by Tatyana Kieler. Critics argue the plan reduces cultural variety, while others applaud the city for street maintenance after a heavy snow. Local reader Lee Hutchison Jr. notes plowing delays and safety concerns.
Bobbie Paxton echoes Gina Molby urging drivers to abandon phone use, makeup, and reading while behind the wheel. She warns about running red lights and lane changes, stressing safety for innocent riders and pedestrians in a narrowed streets scenario. The piece condemns persistent distracted driving amid talk of smart cars and potential new lanes.
The piece argues President Obama fabricates facts about Obamacare enrollments and coverage losses. It claims 2 million signed up while 5 million lost coverage and cites a Wall Street Journal figure that only 11 percent were previously uninsured. It accuses Obama of missteps on IRS targeting and Benghazi.
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