Opinion Stories from July 21, 2013 (Change date)
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Key concerns about banning ‘assault’ gunsJul 21, 2013 5:00 am - My first question is what exactly is an “assault weapon”? Most would immediately conjure up an image of the AR black style rifle platform used in the Newtown shootings. ...
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Put pension blame where it belongsJul 21, 2013 5:00 am - The letter published July 15 in Your Views from Ms. Cheryl Puhl once again shows that the general public really has no full understanding of the issues with surrounding ...
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Police responsive to cut-through trafficJul 21, 2013 5:00 am - I am frequently quick to criticize, so I should be quick to compliment as well. Our neighborhood has become more of a cut-through for speeding traffic with the construct...
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Editor Gruff, pipelines and our Fox River seriesJul 21, 2013 5:00 am - Remember that gruff first editor of mine? Here’s another story, courtesy of him, about the Fox River. In the late ’70s and early ’80s, the suburbs were desperate for new...
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Chicago’s attractions better than a casinoJul 21, 2013 5:00 am - A recent press report indicates that the city of Detroit is defaulting on its debt of $2 billion. The report also references the time Detroit casinos opened and promised...
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An editorial on Zimmerman: A tragedy, a trial and a nation’s angerJul 21, 2013 5:00 am - What does the verdict in the case of George Zimmerman say about America in 2013? There, of course, was much instant analysis moments after the verdict was announced. The...
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Government really has gone too farJul 21, 2013 4:40 am - Government really has gone too far What is clear from the reaction to the NSA leaks is that, when it comes to the size and scope of government, there is little diff...
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Marriage still a secular institutionJul 21, 2013 4:40 am - Marriage still a secular institution David Smith’s July 29 letter misses several points. First, if you’re for families, why are you trying to define for everyone el...
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Deceived about plans for landJul 21, 2013 4:40 am - Deceived about plans for land Every time there was a vote on increasing my property taxes so Kane County could purchase more land to preserve for open spaces I have...
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No one should go to bed hungryJul 21, 2013 4:40 am - No one should go to bed hungry Hunger in America is alive — and thriving. Thanks to sustained high unemployment and underemployment and the methodical dismantling o...
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