Letters to the Gazette on Enron and Bush era cover ups
The writer criticizes Republican investigations of Enron as a cover up similar to Watergate and Nixon era tactics. They claim Bush and Cheney face the worst financial scandal in American history, with widespread losses and declining confidence, urging Congress and the people to act.
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Views collide over official English in Iowa letters
A Cedar Rapids reader argues for multilingual government and cites costs of multilingual documents. Others defend English as official while urging attention to budget, education, and wage issues amid a shortened session.
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Terri Nederhiser
Cedar Rapids
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James Niday
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Patriotism laws in schools miss the point
Edwin L. Clopton argues that mandatory pledges and salutes distract from essential skills like respectful interaction, critical news reading, and leadership for a sound nation. Symbols will follow if the country acts above reproach, he says, and home and school should focus on real civic education.
Usual suspects and word choices spark quick quips
Readers comment on common phrases in use and misuses in reviews and word studies. Jean Fountain quips on itchy clothing vs scratchy wear and a University of Iowa study on schizophrenia hints at stealing terms. Hayakawa contrasts rob and steal with listed synonyms. A reader highlights false pretexts as inherently false.
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