Letters to the Gazette on same sex marriage debates
A series of letters discuss opposition to state sanctioned homosexual marriages and accusations of bigotry. Arguments cite religious leaders and public health data while defending marriage as lifelong commitment and noting potential for children. Debates touch on civil rights, gay rights advocates, and parental influence.
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Larry Johnson
Department of Justice
U.S
Johnson
Alan Keyes
Keyes
Cedar Rapids
Family values clash over divorce abortion and religion
Letters argue that lawmakers misuse family values to limit abortion and regulate divorce while imposing religious norms on private life. The writers urge legislators to focus on economic and environmental issues and respect churches and schools as separate spheres.
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Gene Hinman
Mount Vernon
Court Upheld Police Overreach In Car Seizure Case
A reader letter criticizes the U S Supreme Court decision upholding the search of a woman's car used by her husband with a prostitute. The writer accuses government officials of theft of property and treasonous laws and calls for drastic action against public authorities. Bruce DeBow, Marion.
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U.S. Supreme Court
Gazette invites public letters with guidelines and contact details
The Cedar Rapids Gazette accepts letters and guest columns subject to editing. Writers must include full name, signature, street address, and daytime phone number. anonymity is not allowed. Letters may be up to 300 words with a 30 day limit per writer, and online aliases are insufficient for identification.
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Johnson
U.S. Centers For Disease Control
American Psychological Association
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Jody Keener
Cedar Rapids
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