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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 2015

Page

7

Open letter urges Iowa governor to welcome Syrian refugees

A guest column by Bishops Michael Burk Steven Ullestad and Rodger Press urges Gov Branstad to preserve refugee resettlement. They note ELCA bishops defend compassion and security, calling for continued U S refugee programs and welcoming policy amid Paris attacks.

Iowa Michael Burk Steven Ullestad Rodger Pross Lowa Elca Rodger Press

Refugee policy clash prompts immigrant voice in Iowa

Newman Abuissa a Syrian American in Iowa argues against blocking Syrian and Iraqi refugees as a betrayal of American values. He cites Paris and Beirut attacks and global security needs while criticizing the Iowa GOP and House actions to halt resettlement. He urges cooperation with the administration and warns of reputational harm.

Iowa Syria Paris Beirut ISIS Francois Hollande France Terry Branstad Barack Obama United States U.S House of Representatives House Dave Loebsack America Middle East Obama

Vigilant citizens urge voting and traffic concerns

Letter writers urge participation in elections and warn against complacency. Herman Lenz questions traffic changes on Third and Second Avenues and criticizes bicycle lanes and parking meters. Rich Van Horbeck asks for policy actions from pro-life lawmakers and law enforcement reforms.

Second Avenue Rich van Horbeck Cedar Rapids Herman Lenz Sumner

Editorial guidelines for letters to the editor

The Gazette outlines how readers may submit letters to the editor by email at editorial thegazette com or by mail to Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406. Readers may inquire at the phone number 319 398 8469 for questions about submission length and formatting.

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Refugees as Combat Force Against ISIS

Markos Kounalakis argues that local refugees trained and naturalized in Europe should join a coalition force to reclaim homeland regions. He cites U S and French programs and urges swift integration of willing refugees to fight in Lebanon Turkey and beyond.

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