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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1998
Page
7
Deborah Klein Glessner of Coggon Iowa argues against a broad lemon law for used cars while urging inspections and buyer vigilance. She notes some states have used car lemon laws and warranty requirements and invites readers to respond via Box 202.
Peter A. Drahozal of Brooklyn, Iowa argues that Cedar Rapids seat belt checks amount to unconstitutional government intrusion, challenging police and revenue motives while defending personal liberty and safety in a strongly worded letter to readers.
Reader Tom Barloon attacks the Aug 29 Gazette opinion on Coral Ridge Mall. He questions the piece’s insight and questions if editors aim to fill space or readers heads with buzzing about mall freshness.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette invites letters and guest columns on public issues. Submissions must include the writer’s full name, signature, street address, and daytime phone number. Addresses are not published and anonymous letters are not run. Limit is 300 words for letters.
Kurt Maas of Coggon argues fish kill fish and urges PETA to ban animal predation. He asserts personal findings from stomach-content checks and says PETA should redirect funds to animal rehabilitation and vegetarian messaging.
Incumbent Lumir Dostal is praised for listening to families facing landfill threats and elderly fixed income households while fostering fair business growth. He supported a juvenile detention center without tax levy increases, helped reduce rural and city levies, and pursued growth policies with nonpartisan cooperation. Dostal seeks re election in November.
Mike Deupree writes a column titled one lowan's perspective on the world and how it does or doesn't work. His pieces appear on page 2A three times weekly: Tuesday Thursday and Sunday.
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