Letters to the Gazette Ridicule and misogyny in gun control debate
In a May 25 letter, the writer attacks Mother's Day gun control marchers in Washington, D C, with misogynistic claims. The piece questions women’s influence and urges mothers to teach restraint while criticizing the author’s own conduct. Terry and Linda Heller Cedar Rapids.
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Death by Own Action in Gun Crisis Addressed in Iowa
In Iowa a conference on firearm death by own action is planned for June 13 at Collins Plaza Hotel Cedar Rapids. The event, organized by Iowans for the Prevention of Gun Violence with Hillcrest House and Foundation 2, will run 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and discuss mental health substance abuse support and family gun removal as prevention. Jeremy Brigham Cedar Rapids provides contact details 319 364 7382 or ipgv ad com for information and registration.
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Gazette Readers Letters Policy Summary
The Gazette invites letters with equal opportunity for publication and corrections. The paper does not vouch for accuracy or endorse opinions, and readers may publish contradictions or corrections in future issues.
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Boondocks Tribute Sparks Reader Dismay in Gazette
A Gazette letter criticizes a May 27 Boondocks cartoon for misrepresenting the Schulz tribute. The writer objects to a portrayal of Peppermint Patty and Marcie as lesbian and calls the cartoon out of line with the Schulz homage.
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Three Language Questions Spark Grammar Debate
A flier shows a class meeting on two dates May 11 25 and June 8 from 6 00 to 8 00 p m sparking questions about dates and hyphen meaning. Readers debate American usage for denoting nationality and the phrase friend of mine versus simply friend.
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