Opinion Stories from February 16, 2017 (Change date)
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Dismantling all that made America greatFeb 16, 2017 11:05 pm - President Trump is engaging in the mother of all bait-and-switches by promising to make America great again while doing all he can to dismantle all that has made this na...
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Great advice from Canadian neighborFeb 16, 2017 11:05 pm - John Gilbert "Jack" Layton, PC, July 18, 1950 - Aug. 22, 2011, was a Canadian politician and Leader of the Official Opposition. He said this just before dying of cancer:...
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Impose tolerance litmus test on refugeesFeb 16, 2017 11:05 pm - Many European countries that have accepted large numbers of refugees from the Middle East are now questioning whether it was the right thing to do. Terrorist attacks and...
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An immigrant's storyFeb 24, 2017 3:09 pm - As I read many stories about immigration in the newspaper, I would like to contribute my "Too old but I still remember" story. I emigrated to Canada in 1956 from West Ge...
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Bobcat heartbreakFeb 16, 2017 12:00 am - It broke my heart to read about the 300 bobcats Illinois allowed to be killed, especially reading that some were caught in traps. A quick death by firearm or arrow woul...
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Let time fly, pleaseFeb 24, 2017 3:00 pm - At 80 years of age, I never thought I wanted life to move faster instead of slower. Until now! May the next four years move with the utmost speed with as little damage t...
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Legislative prioritiesFeb 24, 2017 1:34 pm - Recently, one of our lawmakers in Springfield decided that we should name October Zombie Awareness Month. Then, another lawmaker is concerned about our state vegetable. ...
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Time for Trump to hit campaign trailFeb 16, 2017 12:00 am - President Trump's many critics say his young administration is a hot mess. His defenders say Trump has accomplished more in three weeks than many presidents do in years....
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One small victoryFeb 16, 2017 12:00 am - It would be so wonderful if every day there would be a front-page story filled with positives. Thank you, Mr. Ballenger, for taking the time to tell the story of your tr...
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Bannon before the fameFeb 16, 2017 12:00 am - I used to host a radio show with Steve Bannon. Yes, that Steve Bannon. It was a Catholic radio show, and we talked about life and faith and how you integrate the two. I...
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