Debaters Should Focus On Today's Gun Realities
Editorial notes that Founders wording is outdated and urges focusing on current weapon types and widespread private ownership. It discusses NRA positions led by Charlton Heston and gun control arguments, citing legal perspectives and the large global gun supply.
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National Rifle Association
NRA
Charlton Heston
National Press Club
Heston
Supreme Court of the
State of Georgia
U.S. Supreme Court
Sanford Levinson
University of Texas Law School
Clinton affair chatter fuels mixed views in letters
Readers vent about Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinsky coverage, questioning media focus on sex amid politics. They debate voter turnout, party fault lines, and hypocrisy, while others criticize U S press for downplaying legal allegations in favor of sensational detail.
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Bill Clinton
Monica Lewinsky
Gennifer Flowers
Paula Jones
Clinton
Washington, D.C
Gary Boddicker
Norway
Fire department profile prompts criticism in Cedar Rapids
Wendi Scheer argues that The Gazette overemphasized a supposed inner conflict within Cedar Rapids Fire Department. She says all large organizations face management issues and urges balanced coverage showing improvements alongside any alleged crisis.
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The
Gazette
Wendi Scheer
Cedar Rapids
A temporary tax? Not in Iowa say Cedar Rapids reader
Stephen Brubaker of Cedar Rapids argues that a 1 percent Linn County sales tax if limited to five years will likely become permanent. He recalls Iowa's cigarette tax history, noting funds are often added to budgets and spent.
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Gazette
GOCR
Linn
Iowa
Stephen Brubaker
Cedar Rapids
Road crews praised for tireless winter roads service
A resident thanks city and county road crews for clearing snow and ice, praising their round the clock efforts to keep steep hills passable and enable timely commutes. The message urges continued diligent work and public appreciation.
Kyoto Treaty Aims for Global Sustainable Economy
Mary Alice Ericson notes that climate history shows fluctuations and cites human impact on ozone and warming. She argues leaders must cut greenhouse gases to avoid dire consequences and promote a shift to solar and wind energy, highlighting the U S role and the need for investment in sustainable technologies.
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Gazette
Earth
United States
Mary Alice Ericson
Cedar Rapids
Year of the Tiger horoscope and insights with a Cedar Rapids professor
The text outlines beliefs about the Year of the Tiger, its symbolism in Asia and literature, and how tiger lore influences marriage, luck, and personality traits. It notes years associated with the tiger and ends with Pham Quang Tam of Cedar Rapids teaching at Divine Word College in Epworth, a former education consultant and Vietnamese Air Force officer.
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Pham Quang Tam
Cedar Rapids
Divine Word College
Epworth
Gazette Letters Policy on Accuracy and Corrections
The Gazette states it does not verify reader letters for accuracy nor judge opinions. It invites corrections or contradictions from readers and offers equal opportunity for publication of these views.
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Gazette
Gazette Critics Press for Front Page Racism Reform
Derith Vogt of Center Junction urges The Gazette to feature stories like a young man Tom Leyden changing racist attitudes more prominently. She argues such pieces serve public interest and warn against minority groups amid Cedar Rapids militia activity.
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Gazette
Tom Leyden
The
Molly Ivins
ISU analysis finds small hog farms create more jobs and income
An Iowa State University analysis concludes smaller hog operations generate 34 percent more jobs and 23 percent more income for workers than a single large facility. It notes 23 smaller operations with 150 sows yield seven percent more local taxes and that one large operation with 3400 sows costs 21 more jobs than many small farms. The author questions the economic edge of big hog farms as production grows and margins fall.
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Iowa State University
ISU
Gazette invites letters to editor from readers
The Gazette requests letters up to 300 words. Writers must include name street address and daytime phone number, while only name and hometown will be published. Contact Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or fax 319 398 5846 or email gazette fylowa.infl.net.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Gazette
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