Opinion Stories from August 1, 2014 (Change date)
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Disagreement OK, but silencing writers is notAug 01, 2014 5:01 am - Once again I must take issue with those like Mr. Dennis Johnson ("Leftist writers can't see error of ways," July 29), who would silence writers and others who do not agr...
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Permanent solution to homelessness neededAug 01, 2014 5:01 am - Since many cities around the country have suddenly discovered that homelessness is either a misdemeanor or a felony, is jailing them and providing food and shelter the a...
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Biotech industry can lead way to economic recoveryAug 01, 2014 5:01 am - A new Gallup poll should send shock waves through Springfield. Half of Illinois' residents said they'd leave the state if they could. Nearly one in five are planning to ...
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We're too loose with the hyphen on nationalitiesAug 01, 2014 5:01 am - I like newspapers. I grew up in a household that received a morning paper, an evening paper and a local weekly paper. Now my husband and I find it hard to start our day ...
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Who made the decision to fly Ebola victims to Atlanta?Aug 01, 2014 1:01 am - Bloomberg News Amid the largest Ebola outbreak on record, airports worldwide are on high alert for ill-appearing passengers arriving from west African nations. Thermal s...
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Opponents did not get say on Menard'sAug 01, 2014 1:01 am - Your story about Menard's being approved is somewhat inaccurate. The board held a "special village board" meeting one hour earlier than the normal time. People were not ...
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Durbin not culprit in immigration crisisAug 01, 2014 12:01 am - Durbin not culprit in immigration crisis I suspect Mr. Stack who recently wrote a letter to the editor blaming Senator Dick Durbin for the current crisis at the bor...
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Civilians defending themselves every dayAug 01, 2014 12:01 am - Civilians defending themselves every day Concerning Mr. Zlotow's assertion (Fencepost July 21) that "odds are it (weapon carried) will more likely be used to one's ...
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Lawsuit against Obama just frivolousAug 01, 2014 12:01 am - Lawsuit against Obama just frivolous The U.S. Constitution, which is the bedrock of our legal system, says in Article II Section 4; "The President, The Vice Preside...
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