Opinion Stories from April 4, 2013 (Change date)
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Learn from history about birthratesApr 04, 2013 5:00 am - In a letter to the Fence Post on March 19, Mr. Lane wrote about his civil union that took place in 2012. Now he would like to “marry” his same-sex partner. Historically ...
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Poynton has worked well with Lake ZurichApr 04, 2013 5:00 am - I read with interest, Jim Johnson’s “endorsement” published in the Herald. Your readers should be cautious of personal endorsements that are usually based in self-intere...
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Gavin knows Elgin city governmentApr 04, 2013 5:00 am - I am writing to strongly endorse Terry Gavin for Elgin City Council. I have known Terry and his wife Rose for nearly 20 years, and I believe Terry will be a forceful adv...
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Local elections affect you mostApr 04, 2013 5:00 am - Local elections are where citizens can have the most impact. As a resident of the Village of West Dundee I want to commend the Daily Herald for their excellent and in-de...
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Put nonviolent prisoners to workApr 04, 2013 5:00 am - In dealing with empty schools, put nonviolent prisoners in them and put them to work on streets and other jobs to pay off their fines instead of sitting in a cell and wa...
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Portman acted only when it became personalApr 04, 2013 5:00 am - Time and again social conservatives, guided by their religious beliefs rather than the Constitution, have proved that they have no qualms about restricting human rights ...
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Slate is best for Lake ZurichApr 04, 2013 5:00 am - Residents can have a positive impact on the future of Lake Zurich by voting for all the UNITED Lake Zurich candidates. These candidates: Suzanne Branding for mayor; Kat...
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Safety message for gun opponentsApr 04, 2013 5:00 am - Just a note to New York City Mayor Bloomberg. The next time you hire an actor for one of your fake “gun control” ads, make sure that the actor has the weapon uncocked an...
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Ela needs change in leadershipApr 04, 2013 5:00 am - I find it most interesting to learn that long-term Township Supervisor Lucy Prouty led the current board to reduce new 2013 incoming revenues from our property taxes by ...
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Let people decide on gay marriageApr 04, 2013 5:00 am - Here’s a simple solution to the controversy over same sex marriage. Why not let the people decide? Have a state-by-state vote and a national vote by the people. After al...