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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 2017
Page
6
The Gazette urges Americans to remember shared values on Independence Day amid rising partisan division. It cites the Declaration of Independence, notes the 56 signers, and stresses civil discourse, patriotism, and putting creed into deed as guideposts for unity.
Dorothy’s note praises Marion as a beautiful community amid roundabouts libraries and taxes. The writer contrasts local challenges with broader issues like opioid abuse violence and homelessness, urging civility and gratitude for growth while noting Marion remains a desirable destination.
A reader endorses state fireworks law, including Branstad's legalization, citing tax revenue and budget balance benefits. They note Cedar Rapids dates could be tighter, Marion already enforces rules, and urge responsible use, community reporting, and fair, nonemotional handling of the issue.
Connie Ondracek Blairstown argues that simpler downtown street designs are safer and more welcoming. She contends traffic declines show downtown is harder to drive and park in, and urges reconsideration of the two way conversion to improve safety for pedestrians and shoppers.
Anastasia Boden and Jonathan Wood argue that America is freer today than yesterday despite political noise. They highlight historic progress from the Revolution to modern liberty, praise internet access and tech advances, and condemn burdensome licensing laws and EPA overreach. The authors are attorneys at the Pacific Legal Foundation and contributors to InsideSources.com.
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