Opinion Stories from January 3, 2013 (Change date)
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The anatomy of a distinction on lame-duck votesJan 03, 2013 7:59 am - In a literal sense, lame ducks ought to be easy targets. By definition — assuming one is willing to tolerate the insensitive term lame duck over the more compassionate a...
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Does NRA want to arm our firefighters next?Jan 17, 2013 8:45 am - After hearing about the four firefighters who were ambushed and shot while responding to a blaze in upstate New York, is the NRA going to recommend we arm all our first ...
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An urgent resolution on guns for 2013Jan 03, 2013 4:00 am - Guns do kill people. Our national New Year’s resolution must be to stop the madness. It is shameful that gun control only becomes worthy of public debate following an u...
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Marriage equality is the only fair wayJan 03, 2013 4:00 am - I’ve lived with my partner for 31 years and we obtained a civil union in 2011. Several months ago we went to our attorney to update our wills and powers of attorney. Bec...
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We should encourage licensed drivingJan 03, 2013 4:00 am - The question of immigration reform is an emotional and difficult one, and one in which the federal government must play the lead role. As a nation, we must secure our bo...
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The people should vote on gay marriageJan 03, 2013 4:00 am - I really get tired of all this talk about gay marriage. We are all supposed to embrace it, but it is morally wrong. Marriage was created between a man and woman; that is...
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Editorial: Need grows for suburban group homesJan 09, 2013 1:13 pm - Drive down the streets in Naperville’s Historic District and you will see large, beautiful homes in an idyllic suburban setting. But one of those houses is a home for tr...
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National Guard could protect our schoolsJan 23, 2013 12:23 pm - We hear all of the shouting in the media that police departments across this country cannot afford to have police officers in schools. No one has raised the issue as to ...
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Do all these guns make world safer?Jan 07, 2013 9:38 am - How can we expect to make the world safe for democracy when we must arm ourselves against ourselves? Larry Garbarek Des Plaines ...
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Marriage fairness will protect familiesJan 17, 2013 8:50 am - My family is the most important thing in my life. One year ago, my partner and I were blessed with the birth of our first son. Although there were challenges bringing hi...
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