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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 2003
Page
10
A reader accuses Colin Powell and President Bush of using 9/11 fear to justify war with Iraq, arguing no proven links to al Qaeda. The letter criticizes government deception, media hawkishness, and the reliability of maps, intercepted audio, and poll manipulation.
Mary Eliyn Jensen of Chelsea writes a heartfelt appeal about two granddaughters Camie Van Ginkel and Allison Van Ginkel heading to military service. She urges Americans to seek truth, avoid panic, and support leaders while ensuring lives are not spent in vain as hundreds of military vehicles roll toward looming conflict.
Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Jane R Eisner argues President Bush uses a religious frame that excludes nonbelievers and some faiths, risking public division. She notes his sermons shape policy, questions room for disagreement, and urges inclusive language preserving a mixed audience society.
The Gazette invites reader letters with a 300 word limit. Include full name, street address, and daytime phone. Only your name and hometown will be published. Send to Letters to the Editor Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 or fax 319 396 5846 or email.
A Cedar Rapids reader urges unity behind government after Sept 11 and cites WWII to argue for decisive action against Saddam Hussein. He defends Bush, condemns the political left, and warns delay could invite disaster while nations press the attack. He recalls Columbia tragedy and stresses price of freedom.
Columnist Richard Reeves argues Bush lies about not passing problems to others. With a $200 billion deficit and Iraq war costs, tax cuts for the wealthy, and cuts to education, state and local governments and children face losses. The economy’s decline could hurt Bush politically in 2004. Dan Coleman Town City
The piece argues that Webster would commend George W. Bush as a worthy secretary of state and asserts true eloquence lies in the speaker's character and actions, citing Webster's True Eloquence and urging readers to consider the implications for the nation in 2003.
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