Algonquin Opinion
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Breaking down corporate taxesJul 14, 2011 3:00 am - A letter in the July 7 edition of the Daily Herald says, “U.S. companies (are) hardly at a disadvantage,” referencing oft-heard comments about American businesses playin...
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ESO board to blame for Hanson’s departureJul 13, 2011 12:00 am - It is with shock, sadness and a heavy heart that I write this letter. I ask all of the Fox Valley area Elgin Symphony supporters to remember the names of the current boa...
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Reduce spending; don’t raise taxesJul 12, 2011 3:00 am - To resolve the current $14.3 trillion debt ceiling the White House is proposing to raise the debt ceiling and also raise taxes while others advocate living within our me...
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Hultgren’s party line support bad for 14thJul 12, 2011 3:00 am - Rep. Randy Hultgren has gone too far in his support of the Republican leadership’s agenda. He is now a champion in an effort to role back protection of America’s water s...
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Shame on Casey Anthony juryJul 09, 2011 12:00 am - The 5-year waiting period requirement was waived and the Casey Anthony jury was unanimously elected to the Jury Hall of Shame. Victor Darst West Dundee ...
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Enjoying your Great Society?Jul 09, 2011 12:00 am - There is an ongoing discussion about raising the national debt level. I use level instead of limit because it will continue to increase ad infinitum. The politicians are...
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Shame we don’t know our historyJul 08, 2011 12:00 am - My son, an officer in the United States Marine Corps, spent part of his Independence Day weekend at a swearing in ceremony for one of his fellow Marines. She immigrated ...
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The SoapboxJul 08, 2011 12:00 am - Finally, a single card: We’re certainly on board with Pace, Metra and the CTA in their decision to finally go to a universal fair system — but by 2015? Seems a long time...
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What’s sensible about common sense gun laws?Jul 08, 2011 12:00 am - Mr. Nejdl apparently has not read the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decisions on the right to bear arms or the founding fathers’ commentary and debates on the issue. For e...
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Stop borrowing; start raising taxesJul 08, 2011 12:00 am - The media is currently filled with stories on our national debt situation. The Republican leadership in both houses of Congress has clearly taken any increase in revenue...