Letters to the Gazette Chasing out prayer exacts heavy toll
Readers defend prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance in schools while condemning atheism and the separation of church and state. William J. Murray and Madalyn Murray O'Hair are cited, with strong appeals to Christian faith and patriotism. Edith Belverstone, Cedar Rapids, and Nancy Gull, Garnaville, express views on morality, God, and national identity.
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Gazette Readers Letters Policy Summary
The Gazette states it does not vouch for accuracy or judge opinions in readers letters. It allows corrections or contradictions from other readers to be published in the same forum.
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Reformers call for tighter gun laws and safety education
In a June 25 letter Leroy Lappe argues for laws to slow gun flow and remove bad guns, plus public education on gun dangers. He cites 1.5 million annual defensive uses and notes police protection is not guaranteed. Independence.
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Youth Drinking Age Should Be Reconsidered With Licensing
A viewpoint argues the 21 age limit is unfair and ineffective. It proposes alcohol education and supervised drinking permits, comparing to driver licensing, citing high school drinking and associated risks.
Why irregardless and who's raise editorials on usage
Readers debate usage norms with examples of irregardless and who's. The note suggests corrections like sited to cited and is to are, and persuades editors to prefer persuade to with column trades.
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