Letters to the Gazette Critics in moral alarm over gay rights debate
In letters responding to recent items critics argue that portraying gays as victims promotes conversion while reaffirming moral stances. The writer asserts that homosexual relations are choices and equates defending them with defending pedophilia and bestiality. Glenn E. Chatfield Swisher.
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Disney
Glenn E. Chatfield
Swisher
Inattentive Specialist Costs Patient Gallbladder Recovery
A patient recounts laparoscopic gallbladder surgery that led to a bile leak after a clip slipped. ER visits were dismissed as constipation before tests showed the leak five days after surgery. Seventeen days in hospital followed with long term illness and warnings to question doctors.
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Reagan Tax Policy Sparks Reader Debate Over Tax Cuts
A reader questions two writers who criticized Reagan era tax policies. They discuss budget effects, revenues doubling, and Senate House dynamics. The letter argues tax cuts boosted revenues while challenging claims about deficits and economic outcomes.
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Congress
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George Bush
Gazette letter policy and contact details
The Gazette announces a 300 word limit for letters and requires name street address and daytime phone for all submissions. Only the writer’s name and hometown will be published. Mail to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or fax 319 398 5846 or email gazette fyiowa infi net.
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Annexation debate taints Hiawatha PR push
A Cedar Rapids reader criticizes Hiawatha’s annexation campaign and $20,000 public relations spend. He says unilateral annexation tactics and insults toward Cedar Rapids officials undermine the council’s proclaimed governance. He urges a more mature approach by city leadership.
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Hiawatha City Council
Daniel H. Langfield
Jesus Over Space Wonders in Cedar Rapids Letter
Dick Wallace argues that space milestones fail to justify billions in public funds. He cites Genesis to claim humanity’s origin and destiny are known through Jesus Christ, not science, and warns of secular aims amid social ills.
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Dick Wallace
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Gazette Announces Engagement Wedding and Anniversary Forms
The Gazette offers engagement, wedding, and anniversary write up forms. Call 368-8573 or 1-800-397-8212 for details and guidance on preparing a beautiful notice.
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