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 sweaters that “approach a mythic level of hideousness last seen in the Beatles’ mocumentary ‘Help.’ ” Is Mr. Smithey perhaps
Read More →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 the farmers’ market is attended mainly by 20-somethings. I actually did the math, and of the 73 people whose ages
Read More →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 is the left going off the chart? Some examples: 1. I oppose the expansion of gambling in Iowa. We already
Read More →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 the gun debate he was trying to support. His words seemed to indicate that he was in favor of increased
Read More →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 against it (the ones you reference as: “They care about the economy — especially their own.”) I find that insulting,
Read More →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 talking to her saying, “Your life will be better with an abortion. You should have an abortion.” Let me get
Read More →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 be passed to the consumers. The reality is new coal-fired power plants are designed to work cleaner with greater efficiency.
Read More →I enjoyed and appreciated the article, “Morphine Dreams” by Joe Weeg (Joe’s Neighborhood, March 21). Tried to express my appreciation directly by going to his website www.joesneighborhood.com but couldn’t enter it. Please relay my appreciation to him for me. –Jim Calhoun Des Moines Can the Des Moines Public School
Read More →I’m writing from Newton Correctional Facility, where I’ve been locked up for the past three years. The day Cityview arrives in our library is a highlight of my week, except for those Nightlife pictures. They just make me horny. Speaking of horny, after reading about the Nancy Sebring sex scandal
Read More →Medicaid is state-funded, and so is the governor’s health insurance. If the state-provided care is so good as to not need federal intervention, why doesn’t the governor use it himself? If he were on IowaCare, he could be grateful that he serves most of his time near Broadlawns in Des
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