Opinion Stories from July 17, 2011 (Change date)
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Reduce the bloated federal governmentJul 17, 2011 3:01 am - In my opinion Barack Obama’s ability to be the president of this country is lower than any chief executive we have had in my 84 years of existence. Yes, even Jimmy Carte...
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A candidate for GOP’s racist fringeJul 17, 2011 3:01 am - Although dismaying, it is not surprising that former KKK Grand Wizard, Louisiana state representative and Republican state district Chairman David Duke is considering a ...
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Little respect for ConstitutionJul 17, 2011 3:01 am - We should not be too surprised that the president has little respect for the Constitution. He told us as much in his Jan. 18, 2001 radio interview on WBEZ. He said the C...
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Return budget surplus to taxpayersJul 17, 2011 3:01 am - School District 95 approved a budget with an $846,000 surplus. Rather than have a surplus, why not reduce registration fees that have increased repeatedly? Better yet, r...
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Candidates, know your catchphrasesJul 17, 2011 3:01 am - Thinking about throwing your hat into the political ring and running for public office? There are certain catchphrases that you will need in your campaign to solve our c...
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DREAM Act would give teens hopeJul 17, 2011 3:01 am - As a Palatine junior high math teacher, I fight the issues in my classroom daily that accompany poverty (52 percent of my school) and English-speaking status (46 percent...
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Social Security is not welfareJul 17, 2011 3:01 am - Let me first start out by saying God bless all of you who have served this country past and present. I, like you and every other American citizen enjoy the right of free...
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Yes, obesity in children can be abuseJul 17, 2011 3:01 am - Finally, two experts had the courage to state the obvious: Parents who let their children become obese enough to suffer from serious medical complications are committing...
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Policy pledges have limited valueJul 17, 2011 3:01 am - A revolt gathers among Republicans against the place of pledges in politics. First, Sen. Tom Coburn declared his independence from a portion of the Taxpayer Protection ...
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Secret’s to a team’s successJul 17, 2011 3:01 am - This is in response to the July 7 article titled, “There’s always a scapegoat.” I believe there is never just one scapegoat. I believe that teams need to all work togeth...
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