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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 2004
Page
10
A guest column argues that importing medications from Canada can lower U S prescription costs. It cites price differences, marketing costs, patent extensions, and limited Medicare drug coverage as drivers, urging advocacy to lower barriers and protect vulnerable seniors.
Letter discusses loss of local drum corps and marching bands in Cedar Rapids parades. The writer recalls Moose Cavaliers YMCA and VFW units, notes absence of bands at Freedom Festival and school programs, and urges funding or a skeleton group to revive community music. The piece calls for two or three bands to regain parade spirit.
The writer asserts parties and readers should voice opinions against the current administration and signals opposition to calls for stifling debate as unwelcomed by supporters of open discourse.
Readers chide the Bush administration for a closed stance and urge open discussion of government actions. They argue there should be two sides to every issue and that questioning leadership is essential.
A reader notes Senator Kerry’s dislike for fundraising in Middle America while contrasting him with Reagan. The piece places Kerry in a heartland setting near a mud river and dairy barn, arguing he should focus on issues like Iraq rather than religion.
Robert Tierney argues that the Patriot Act and government actions threaten constitutional rights. He cites limits on free speech, due process, and privacy while urging public defense of liberty and justice amid debates on striking balance with security.
A reader condemns Vice President Dick Cheney for obscene remarks and argues such conduct deserves public accountability. The letter questions political consistency on Iraq policy and cites Senator John Kerry's stance on life beginning at conception and its implications.
The piece questions both parties on consumer concerns and government overreach while debating liberal versus conservative labels. It argues for lower taxes to spur jobs and revenue, critiques big government and outsourcing, and notes Kerry Edwards as a liberal ticket prompting reaction from Republicans and media.
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