Opinion Stories from August 20, 2011 (Change date)
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Time is now to demand peaceAug 20, 2011 5:01 am - We have faith and we pray for peace in Israel/Palestine. But, we desire more than peace. We desire love. Love is the greatest virtue of all. Without forgiveness and reco...
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How many more Afghanistan deaths?Aug 20, 2011 5:01 am - How many more Afghanistan deaths? The Russians constructed a long tunnel in Afghanistan before leaving. They also left more than 20,000 men dead in there before lea...
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Walsh aside, Obama owes explainationAug 20, 2011 5:01 am - Walsh aside, Obama owes explanation A Daily Herald editorial addresses Congressman Joe Walsh’s child-support dispute. You state a U.S. representative is “not just a...
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Aug 20, 2011 5:01 am - Letter writer should keep his day job Regarding the Aug. 9 Fence Post letter, “The tragic death of Uncle Sam,” as a political satirist, Walt Zlotow should keep his ...
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Ellen’s sale indeed was excellentAug 20, 2011 5:01 am - I cannot believe the eighth and final “Ellen’s Excellent Sale” has already come and gone. I stand amazed that together we raised $10,200 for Lazarus House. The support f...
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The ‘fair share’ tax lieAug 20, 2011 5:01 am - The big lie from Democrats is that wealthy Americans “don’t pay their fair share of taxes.” Let’s review the facts. Fifty-two percent of Americans pay zero federal inco...
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The SoapboxAug 20, 2011 5:01 am - Good first step: We’re heartened by a new ethics ordinance and spending and reimbursement policies adopted this week by the DuPage Housing Authority. The rules impose st...
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Why don’t police tranquilize dogs?Aug 20, 2011 5:01 am - In regard to an Aug. 8 article by Tara Garcia Mathewson, I found the story very disturbing. I was sad that the little poodle died, but I was also sad that the Elgin poli...
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As the Dow dropped, the party went onAug 20, 2011 5:01 am - While the president was in Chicago raising funds for his 2012 re-election and celebrating his birthday, the Dow lost 512 points. Sure glad our country is in good hands. ...
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Panel needs to start work on spending goalsAug 20, 2011 5:01 am - Our state, like many others across the nation, is experiencing a struggling economy and an unwieldy budget deficit. This situation requires a daily mindset to find effec...
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