GOP needs a more positive agenda
Republicans are trying to sell a message that the majority of voters aren’t buying. Republicans in Congress have a lack of respect for the majority and disdain for the rule [...]
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Posted June 12, 2013in Your View
Posted June 05, 2013in Your View
Gartner’s story was enlightening to The Des Moines Register’s history
Thanks, Cityview, for “Michael Gartner’s Memories of 715 Locust” (May 30). That was one of the most informative, insightful and entertaining articles your paper has ever published. From the descriptions [...]
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Posted May 29, 2013in Your View
Stand up to the National Rifle Association
A lot of people feel intimidated, bullied or helpless when faced with the NRA, but Dr. John M. Hicks isn’t one of them (Guest Commentary, May 16). There are a [...]
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Posted May 22, 2013in Your View
Question for the ‘smartest film critic in the world’
I have a question for Cole Smithey (“The Smartest Film Critic in the World”) about his review of the movie, “Sightseers” (Film Review, May 16). He refers to the gaudy [...]
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Posted May 15, 2013in Your View
Register’s pandering to youth is ‘desperate’ and ‘laughable’
Take a look at the farmers’ market photos on The Des Moines Register’s website. Like photo coverage of all other local events on the Register’s website, you get the impression [...]
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Posted May 08, 2013in Your View
Liberals and conservatives are both off the deep end
I’ve always considering myself a liberal Democrat. But lately I find myself agreeing with right-wing conservative types on many issues. Have I moved to the right with old age, or [...]
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Posted May 01, 2013in Your View
Arming teachers to prevent school shootings is illogical
I was confused by Mike Kooker’s Guest View article in the April 18 issue of Cityview. I’m not sure what point he was trying to make or which side of [...]
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Posted April 24, 2013in Your View
I stand with the opposition on the Better Bottle Bill debate
Interesting column on the recycling of bottles (“Bottled Up,” April 18). Hard to make a decision as to which way it should go, but I’m siding with those who are [...]
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Posted April 17, 2013in Your View
God speaks to everyone
I have been told that God speaks to everyone. The religious extremist says, “God tells me there will be no abortions.” On the other hand, a young woman hears God [...]
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Posted April 10, 2013in Your View
Current energy policies will cost us more for electric
Our administration needs to rethink its EPA Green Energy mandates. Tougher compliance rules for coal-fired power plants will either put them out of business or pay massive fines that will [...]
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