Opinion Stories from July 27, 2013 (Change date)
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The SoapboxJul 27, 2013 5:00 am - Happy hundredth: For 100 years, Mooseheart has been working in Batavia to protect children and strengthen families. It’s an inspiring story. As part of its celebration, ...
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Choice of Trayvon photo creates divisionJul 27, 2013 5:00 am - Can anyone tell me why our unbiased media keep showing an old picture of Trayvon where he actually looked like the innocent child instead of the real Trayvon? I’m sure i...
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Expedite permit process for natural gas exportsJul 27, 2013 5:00 am - There must be tens of thousands of Illinoisans who recognize the enormous economic benefits to be derived from the exportation of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the Un...
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Ex-state rep should get prison timeJul 27, 2013 5:00 am - Wow! I was shocked to read that another Illinois politician had pleaded guilty to fraud. Former state Rep. Constance Howard, you need to go directly to jail and repay a...
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Pension assumptions on returns unrealisticJul 27, 2013 5:00 am - While we often hear the primary reason for the massive unfunded liability of the pension funds is due to “underfunding” by the state, that answer masks the primary cause...
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Illinois gas taxes already among highestJul 27, 2013 5:00 am - The July 23 “Our View” editorial concerning gas taxes leaves me with some questions. According to GasPriceWatch.com’s listing dated May 2012, our gas tax totals 62.8 cen...
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Is Florida tourism safe after verdict?Jul 27, 2013 4:40 am - Is Florida tourism safe after verdict? One aspect of the aftermath of the Zimmerman verdict that I have not heard about is the potential impact on Florida’s all-imp...
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Guns don’t insure a safer communityJul 27, 2013 4:40 am - Guns don’t insure a safer community Much has been written about the right of George Zimmerman to stand his ground and defend himself, thus justifying his shooting a...
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