Opinion Stories from February 11, 2012 (Change date)
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Keystone pipeline harmful in many waysFeb 11, 2012 5:08 am - Say no to drill, drill, drill. Oil spills pollute our water, are hazards to precious habitat, and increase air pollution; these are just a few reasons to steer us away f...
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An idea for a fairer capital gains taxFeb 11, 2012 5:08 am - At the risk of having my liberal and conservative friends get all huffy about what I’m about to say, they need to put aside all the propaganda and double talk they hear ...
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Americans need to speak up moreFeb 11, 2012 5:08 am - Once again the public exercised it muscle by speaking out against the indiscretion toward the majority through its voice and its wallets. This was a strong message to an...
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Don’t blame chefs for obesity epidemicFeb 11, 2012 5:08 am - I’m writing in response to Ms. Beauvais’ letter on Jan. 29 about Paula Deen. I’m getting sick and tired of this “food snob/elitist” attitude that people have about her. ...
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Would Jesus support Obama’s agenda?Feb 11, 2012 5:08 am - In a recent speech, President Barack Obama proffered the opinion that Jesus would support his political agenda, which includes taxation and massive spending on countless...
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Who runs the nation during election season?Feb 11, 2012 5:08 am - I’m wondering who will carry out the duties of the presidency while Barack Obama spends the next nine months campaigning for his re-election. Virginia Szigeti Arlingto...
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At Stevenson, image over enlightenmentFeb 11, 2012 5:08 am - NBC News reported student cellphones were confiscated at Adlai E. Stevenson High School so school officials could check text messages to assist in their investigation in...
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Denying birth control coverage is wrongFeb 11, 2012 5:08 am - Birth control is a basic human right. It is due the dignity of privacy as is any other health information. Catholic or any other hospitals do not have the right to deny ...
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Obama all talk, no managementFeb 11, 2012 5:08 am - President Obama is fond of stating his new mantra of “A Do Nothing Congress,” as often as possible and cites this as a reason for using executive power. I’m sure he real...
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Sad that Komen caves to Planned ParenthoodFeb 11, 2012 5:08 am - Susan G. Komen caves to Planned Parenthood. After advocates for Planned Parenthood hacked their website and launched vicious attacks on them, Susan G. Komen backed down ...