Articles filed under Discuss

• Editorial: Internet sales taxes should be collectedMay 14, 2013 12:00 AM
  The U.S. House should follow the Senate's lead and approve a bill requiring the collection of state and local sales taxes on items sold over the Internet, a Daily Herald editorial says.
  

   

• People who help make America strong May 14, 2013 12:00 AM
  Columnist Donna Brazile: American character. We need people of good character — regardless of politics or profession. I'm proud of Charles Ramsey. Even with his flaws and troubled past, he makes me proud to be an American. Amanda Berry, 6-year-old Jocelyn, Gina DeJesus, Michelle Knight and Charles Ramsey — these are the people America is made of.
  

   

• Benghazi redacted May 14, 2013 12:00 AM
  Columnist Kathleen Parker: We are supposed to accept the conclusions about the terrorist attacks in Benghazi, Libya, despite congressional testimony last week suggesting that significant efforts were made to camouflage those mistakes. As Democrats and Republicans alike know all too well: It's always the cover-up.
  

   

• Guns have a place while we’re here on Earth May 14, 2013 12:00 AM
  A Schaumburg letter to the editor: In response to Tom McGovern, who wrote to the Daily Herald on May 3 that the gun lobby should look elsewhere because "there are no guns in heaven": That's true, Tom. Because in heaven, there isn't anyone trying to rob, rape or kill you.
  

   

• Spending remains out of control May 14, 2013 12:00 AM
  A Barrington letter to the editor: On May 5 you published a nice, politically correct article by The Associated Press as to "Why the economy is taking so long to recover." How about an honest, unpopular version? Hiring is slow because companies do not trust the anti-business actions of Big Government. In addition "tree-huggers," the EPA and our leaders are stopping the pipeline, drilling offshore and drilling on government land.
  

   

• Background checks don’t infringe on rights May 14, 2013 12:00 AM
  A Barrington letter to the editor: In reference to Mr. Froelich's letter of April 24 ("Millions of owners of guns are law-abiding"), could someone please explain what I'm missing here? Why would a background check strip away his right to bear arms?
  

   

• Obama administration protecting extremists May 14, 2013 12:00 AM
  A Buffalo Grove letter to the editor: Most people acknowledge that the vast majority of Muslims are peaceful. However, this administration appears to want to protect radical Islamist Muslims. When a U.S. Army major killed 13 soldiers at Fort Hood while screaming praises to Allah, President Obama's first words were "let's not jump to conclusions."
  

   

• Editorial: ‘New’ veterans need a listening earMay 13, 2013 12:00 AM
  The "new" veterans returning home since 9/11 have new types of needs, and their communities' engagement with them will be crucial to their success, a Daily Herald editorial says.
  

   

• Be thoughtful on whom to support May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
  A Schaumburg letter to the editor: Before we rush to support 11 million illegal immigrants, how about making sure our vets are receiving the care they are entitled to? President Obama is more interested in handouts to illegals, which translates into Democratic votes, rather than taking care of our vets and seniors.
  

   

• Special ed proposal could hurt all students May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
  A Chicago letter to the editor: As a teacher in Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211, I'm writing to inform parents about disastrous proposed laws that will affect their students. Parents of mainstream students may have heard that the Illinois State Board of Education is proposing changes to special education laws eliminating Administrative Rule Part 226.730, but they may disregard it thinking it doesn't apply to everyone. What people may not realize is that this law impacts mainstream students equally.
  

   

• Sensible reforms for gun laws needed May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
  A La Grange letter to the editor: Right now Illinois legislators are crafting a law to allow people to carry concealed weapons outside their homes. They need to hear from us, urging them to support our interests, and common sense gun safety laws, such as local concealed carry permitting, background checks for all gun purchases, and reporting lost or stolen guns.
  

   

• Teachers shouldn’t need seminar time May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
  Letter to the editor: Paul Gasiorowski of Palatine thinks it's crazy for teachers to get 3 hours of professional development time every week.
  

   

• Misericordia says thanks for donations May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
  Letter to the editor: Leaders of the Arlington Heights/Rolling Meadows Misericordia Candy Days fundraiser appreciate all the support they got April 26-27.
  

   

• City is mishandling ash borer situation May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
  Letter to the editor: Anne North says Des Plaines isn't doing enough to save its ash trees. "Who wants to buy almost 60-year-old homes with nothing but 'sticks' out front?" she asks.
  

   

• Mulder a wonderful role model May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
  Letter to the editor: Ron and Janet Joy offer this tribute to former Arlington Hts. mayor Arlene Mulder.
  

   

• Teachers also are taxpayers May 12, 2013 12:00 AM
  An Arlington Heights letter to the editor: What did surprise me at The Pension Forum was that many comments were made throughout the evening by the legislators and audience members that indicated that they forget teachers are taxpayers and voters
  

   

• Taxpayers’ concerns being overlooked May 12, 2013 12:00 AM
  An Arlington Heights letter to the editor: Because we are not organized, as the various unions are, the taxpayer's voice is much harder to hear.
  

   

• State must clean up its own act as well May 12, 2013 12:00 AM
  A Schaumburg letter to the editor: In July 2012, the General Assembly took away lifetime health insurance it promised to retired state employee. Now, the legislature aims to also eliminate contractually guaranteed annual COLA adjustments.The combined effect of these two unilateral changes will sharply torpedo a etiree's disposable income.
  

   
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  Editorial: The time for pension reform is at handMay 12, 2013 12:00 AM
  This Daily Herald editorial says that with momentum building for public pension reform, the legislature ought not back down now; meaningful change is required and nothing less will do.
  

   
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  Nekritz: Time to do the right thing over the easy thing May 12, 2013 12:00 AM
  Guest Columnist Elaine Nekritz: We cannot stay on this path, and that is why SB 1 is so important. It will save us more than $1 billion in our immediate pension payment, cut about $30 billion off our massive unfunded debt of nearly $100 billion and, over the next 30 years, reduce more than $150 billion off what we pay for pensions.