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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 18, 2000
Page
9
A pair of readers discuss quotes about political correctness and race from Ann Rhodes and others. They question sensitivity norms, compare reactions by whites and minorities, and cite figures like John Rocker in a broader defense of equal scrutiny for all Americans.
The writer argues West Point should train cadets strictly for combat services such as infantry and armor. He questions female cadets graduating with male peers in 2002 and asks how many will serve in combat roles. He criticizes social engineering via women in military schools and cites historical generals to support his stance.
A reader notes common misuse of refute and rebut with examples from Iowa coverage. The Ames ISU spring party description and a Keokuk County missive illustrate how writers misapply terms. A Keokuk reader also challenges irregardless as nonstandard yet persists in some dictionaries.
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