Taxes should be fair
Americans feel our tax code is complicated, cumbersome, uncompetitive, and unfair. Since it takes 74,608 pages to explain our tax code, yes, the tax code is complicated.
The majority...
Looking for a third way
Both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton became their parties’ nominees by hostile takeover. Hopefully, the wisdom of the electorate will not allow that to happen to our presidency....
Biting the Ballot
Regardless of how conscientious adults of today are to try to protect youngsters from exposure to examples of unsuitable public conduct, young children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren...
Benches should be benched
Whoever sold those painted metal benches to the city of Iowa City ought to be sued. Paint is peeling from each of them, giving the appearance of palomino — black and silver...
To the daughters (and sons) of the 1 percent:
I recently came across a Facebook post titled “Food for thought from a daughter of the 1 percent,” written by a 25-year-old peer, explaining why she will...
We are one
We are one, each worthy of dignity and respect. We are one, empowered by nonviolence. We are one, promoting peace and civility. These three phrases have been the theme of an ad campaign intended...
American waste
I came from India about a year ago for my master’s degree. I was eager to witness the famous “American lifestyle.” Having been taught conservation values since childhood in India,...
An open letter to the Office of Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa.
Dear Rep. King,
You’ve recently attributed Western civilization and white Christians with the majority of contributions to civilization. Your...
Late tuition hike hurts students
In regard to the article “Late regent tuition decision not healthy for UI students” (DI, July 25), I agree with your statement that it is unfair to students for the...
We are the enemy, it appears
Religious intolerance and prejudice reigns; we have met the enemy and he is us.
Iowa’s religious diversity includes Christian (76 percent), Jewish (1 percent), Muslim (1...
(Originally published content from the Daily Iowan website Comments Section unedited for punctuation, spelling or grammar)
-In Response to Jacob Prall’s “Privatizing MEDICAID Runs into Deep Trouble,...
(Originally published content from the Daily Iowan website Comments Section unedited for punctuation, spelling or grammar)
-In response to Samuel Studer’s “Liberal Menace Destroys Education” Published...
