Readers rebut Bush tax cuts letter in Gazette critique
A reader condemns a August 30 letter praising Bush tax cuts as harmful to the surplus and Social Security. The writer accuses the piece of Republican spin and mocks claims about surpluses and overbudget actions while urging focus on the economy.
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Elderly deserve to stay home as costs rise
A letter urges reversing cuts to home care funding for aging residents. It warns that forcing seniors into nursing homes increases state costs through Medicaid and argues governors should repurpose windfall tax revenue to restore services and help the elderly remain home.
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Heritage Area Agency On Aging
Treasury
Editor reply on stem cell issue misleads ethics debate
A reader argues that stem cell research is inseparable from abortion and moral questions. She cites past congressional bans, requests transparency on cell lines growth, and urges truthful, nonpolitical discussion to uphold the value of all life. Geraldine Durivage Marion.
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Congress
Geraldine Durivage
Marion
Gazette Readers Letters Policy Summary
The Gazette states it does not vouch for reader letter accuracy or judge opinions. It invites corrections or contradictions from readers and offers equal opportunity for publication.
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Queen Mother Gets Transfusion for Anemia in Britain
A reader spoofs the idea of nationwide anemia in Britain noting the Queen Mother reportedly received a blood transfusion. The exchange also critiques word choice and origins of terms like bubba and brainiac and explains mano a mano from bullfighting.
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Bob
Brainiac
Bubba
Bubba County
Gerald Vick
Mount Vernon
Gerald
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