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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 2002
Page
5
A reader argues the Iowa bottle deposit law remains beneficial by supporting recycling and income for bottle collectors. The letter defends the 5 cent deposit, cites a 93 percent access rate, and questions proposals to end or replace the system while urging reuse and responsible consumer practices.
Jozef Figa of Cedar Rapids argues that unregulated sales of .50 caliber rifles aid terrorists. He notes the rifles’ anti material and anti personnel uses demonstrated in the Persian Gulf War and possessed by multiple armies. He warns such arms reach adds to public safety risks.
The Gazette states it does not vouch for accuracy or judge opinions in readers letters. It invites corrections or contradictions from other readers with equal opportunity for publication.
David Loebsack of Mount Vernon condemns Senator Grassley for attacking Daschle over his address on economic recovery. Loebsack argues Grassley and Bush allies dodge compromise and miscast Democratic proposals as obstruction. He notes nonpartisan CBO concerns and urges fair debate.
A reader critique from Vinton cites three writing sins and argues short sentences boost comprehension. The piece mocks verbose phrasing and filler words, noting a 40 word example degrades clarity while six to eight word sentences maximize understanding.
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