Letters to The Gazette: war protesters undermine national unity
A reader argues that antiwar protesters during Vietnam harmed U.S. military aims and questions the legitimacy of protesting in wartime. The letter defends President Bush, criticizes Clinton, and urges marching in support of veterans while condemning peace advocates as lacking courage.
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Get the Facts Straight About Hunting Propaganda
A reader argues against hunting in The Gazette debate letter, calling hunting repulsive and urging factual, humane treatment of animals. The writer condemns traditions of hunting, cites overpopulation claims, and warns about gun violence and animal suffering from imperfect shots.
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Trappers Voices Urge Iowa Caution in Snare Ban Debate
A reader argues for trapping rights amid Iowa policy talk on banning animal snares. The letter defends humane trapping, notes fox and raccoon impacts on farms and neighborhoods, and warns against letting predators invade towns or harm people. The author recalls personal growth through outdoors life and cites real-world harms from disease, starvation, and deforestation affecting wildlife.
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Plainsong as a cautionary example of flawed writing
A critical passage argues that Plainsong illustrates lowered standards in grammar and punctuation. It questions the neglect of quotation marks, subordinate clauses, and subject verb agreement, and laments the erosion of clear prose in today’s best sellers.
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