Reader Letters Defend Reno In Elian Gonzalez Case
A Cedar Rapids reader praises Janet Reno for the Elian Gonzalez raid and condemns critics. The letter defends federal action, labels opponents as Castro supporters, and argues for Reno’s bravery amid political backlash.
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Elian Gonzalez raid criticized in letter to the Gazette
A reader condemns the 1996 U.S. government raid on the Gonzalez home to seize Elian. The writer attributes the action to political agenda, questions Fourth Amendment rights, and argues for custody through the courts and father Juan Gonzalez.
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Confusion Over Each and Subject Agreement in Sentences
A reader asks why one sentence is acceptable and another is wrong when using each with plural or singular subjects. The author explains that each can act with a plural verb, but when a sentence begins with each the verb becomes singular. The note also touches on baseball abbreviations and a question about GWRBI.
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