Letters to the Gazette Impeachment debate stirs mixed views
Readers offer strong opinions on President Clinton and impeachment. Several writers defend Clinton and urge support, while others criticize lawmakers, calling the process partisan and calling for accountability and reflection ahead of 2000 elections.
Local reaction to voting on city council and religious influence
Dennis M. Dvorak of Cedar Rapids criticizes religious zealots pressuring voters over a fair treatment ordinance. He argues against judging council members by religious grounds and urges open-minded votes, warning against a theocratic shift in city morals.
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Dennis M. Dvorak
Cedar Rapids
Gazette invites letters and guest columns for public entries
The Cedar Rapids Gazette invites letters and guest columns addressing public business. All material is subject to editing and cannot be returned. Writers must include full name signature street address and daytime phone number. no anonymous submissions. Letters up to 300 words. one letter per writer per day. column length under 700 words.
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Why are we not surprised by education news
Secretary of Education Richard Riley cites that nearly 40 percent of math teachers lack full qualifications for their classroom duties. Critics argue colleges graduate students taught to doubt basic arithmetic to boost self esteem.
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Richard Riley
Wage hike critique targets cost and inflation risks
The letter argues against raising the minimum wage, claiming higher pay leads to higher prices, inflation, and tax impact on minimum earners. It challenges the union of wage policy with Social Security fixes and labels President Clinton as a deceptive advocate. It concludes with a provocative jab at the president's residence.
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