Opinion Stories from December 3, 2011 (Change date)
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Facts of history often surprisingDec 03, 2011 5:01 am - Under which American president did the following things happen? Ÿ He cut deals with terrorists. Ÿ Taxes were raised 11 times during his tenure. Ÿ He signed legislation t...
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Sarcastic attacks only set us backDec 03, 2011 5:01 am - In your Nov. 8 editorial you applauded the proposed Winfield board rules asking members to “be inclusive ... show respect ... give constructive criticism.” In Fence Post...
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Deeper probe needed into grade scandalDec 03, 2011 5:01 am - Who are the Antioch Police Department and Antioch Community High School District 117 officials trying to protect in the grade-changing scandal involving former teacher S...
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Leaders letting state downDec 03, 2011 5:01 am - Anyone who thinks that government can turn things around need simply step back and look at the recent mess they’ve created. Having overspent for years to ensure the expa...
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Politics is about respectDec 03, 2011 5:01 am - I just finished reading a book of Dr. Martin Luther King’s speeches, A Call to Conscience, and his words live today. From the speech delivered to the Southern Christian ...
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Inform public about Kildeer policeDec 03, 2011 5:01 am - What is really going on with the Kildeer Police Department? Rumors abound regarding the future of the Kildeer Police Department. The latest word is that, in April 2012, ...
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Pension burden is clear in tax billsDec 03, 2011 5:01 am - In the words of Gomer Pile, “Surprise, surprise.” Talk about sticker shock. Our property decreases in value by 25 percent at least, but our tax goes up and up. Take a l...
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Corporate breaks tax the rest of usDec 03, 2011 5:01 am - I strongly oppose the tax break bill for the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Group and for Sears Holding. The millions of dollars involved are nothing more than a state cave...
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Media, others have it backwardDec 03, 2011 5:01 am - There are people, including the media, who mistakenly believe that the American Tea Party and Occupy Wall Street demonstrators have much in common. Not so. The Tea Part...
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Leave shoes at door and be healthierDec 03, 2011 5:01 am - Passing Fremd High School this week, I was appalled by the number of geese gathered on the baseball fields. I took a picture and estimate there must have been 60 to 70 o...
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