Canadian style health care urged to fix U S system
The guest columnist argues for a single payer system like Canada. She cites affordability, reduced paperwork, and universal access, contrasting with the privately run U S system and Clinton plan. She claims Canadians enjoy better national health and freedom to choose providers.
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Not Crazy to Protect Water and Soil from Farm Runoff
The letter questions Dean Kleckner’s claim that environmentalists are crazy and argues private property rights do not excuse harming neighbors or waterways. It calls for responsible farming to prevent silt, fertilizer, waste, and pesticide runoff that threaten drinking water and flood protection.
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American Farm Bureau
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Letter to the Gazette on health risks and lifestyle choices
Dr Larry D Helvey responds to a Jan 15 Gazette editorial arguing about lifestyle risk. He asserts smoking is a major health hazard and stresses cholesterol control and regular exercise while noting moderate alcohol may lower heart risk but alcoholism is a separate problem. He urges readers to know facts and take responsibility for their health. Cedar Rapids.
Poor government and dumb people
Vernie E. Hole of Kalona criticizes current public leadership for misleading the public and deflecting blame. He argues health care gun control and trade crises are manufactured by poor government rather than real problems.
Iowa's literacy praised over MLK editorial error
Betty McCollister of Iowa City criticizes the Cedar Rapids Gazette for using "The Rev. Mr. King" in an MLK editorial. She argues clergy titles should be full, not shortened, urging gradual language accuracy across media outlets.
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J.J. Smith
Mr. Smith
Betty McCollister
Iowa City
Wasteful Export Enhancement Program Criticized by Midamar
Midamar condemns the Export Enhancement Program as wasteful and subsidies rich foreign markets. The author questions subsidies that let Russia Hong Kong Singapore Dubai buy U S eggs chicken and pork 30 to 40 percent below domestic prices and argues funds could help domestic needs.
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