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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 2013
Page
5
Readers share opinions on current issues in brisk letters. The notes arrive via email and mail to Cedar Rapids. Readers offer varied perspectives and questions for future coverage and policy consideration.
The Gazette urges readers to vote in local school board elections noting turnout remains very low and emphasizing the impact on policy and budgets. It argues every vote matters for facilities, levies, and staffing decisions affecting thousands of students and local communities.
Kathleen Parker argues that a limited attack on Syria is not a viable solution. She warns that calling it non war masks real risks including international law violations, potential chemical retaliation, and broader U S vulnerability. She questions whether Assad or those aiming to topple him pose greater threats.
A reader condemns HR 347 and urges repeal, warning of a creeping loss of constitutional rights. Another letter laments Iraq and Afghanistan wars, calling for humanitarian aid over military intervention, and a third praises Cedar Rapids new downtown library and its community value.
Opinion piece argues Cedar Rapids and Marion can adopt Blue Zones lessons without heavy mandates. It cites Sardinia Okinawa Loma Linda Nicoya Ikaria as examples of active, social, plant-forward living. The author urges local leaders to build consensus and use subtle policy nudges.
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