Algonquin Opinion
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Kane Co. mine not justifiedNov 04, 2010 11:00 pm - Dear Kane County Board, After reading the article “Kane forest board, Dundee Township supervisor locked in war of words” in the Daily Herald on Oct. 12, I am uncertain w...
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Don't hold back gifted studentsNov 04, 2010 11:00 pm - In the recent article, “A College Freshman at 14,” DePaul University Professor Joseph Ferrari is quoted as warning parents of highly gifted children against “push(ing) k...
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Don't pick and choose charityNov 03, 2010 11:00 pm - I'm writing in regard to several stories or advertisements for people to step up and donate items to the FISH food pantry in Carpentersville. Of course, this is a great ...
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Bush no catch for JudsonNov 03, 2010 11:00 pm - I find it laughable that Judson University has invited George W. Bush to speak at a World Leaders Forum in connection with entrepreneurship. I don't know who is more gul...
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Disappointed in U-46 report cardNov 03, 2010 11:00 pm - Congratulations to the U-46 Executive Management Team and school board for the District's spring state assessment. Our management group was five for five; all five high ...
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Don't condemn marketing militaryNov 02, 2010 11:00 pm - I read the Oct. 8 column by Susan Estrich, “A Two Dollar Bill For Your Thoughts on the Military.” It is ironic that Estrich, who appears to have no understanding of the ...
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Huntley grandpa impressed by kidsNov 02, 2010 11:00 pm - I am a 62-year-old grandfather and have lived in Huntley for only about four years. I am not a “public” person, but now that I have spent four Halloweens here, I have so...
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Judges do better than you thinkNov 01, 2010 11:00 pm - We shouldn't be surprised by the Herald article recently that reported Illinois judges as among the best paid in the nation. After all, their salaries are determined and...
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Time to cut pay of government workersNov 01, 2010 11:00 pm - I get thoroughly disgusted every time the media reminds us about government workers' high compensation, perks, and excessive pensions. When budget reductions are necessa...
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Railroad haters on the wrong trackNov 01, 2010 11:00 pm - In response to Jerry Marchese's letter of Oct. 3, “Tired of losing sleep over CN,” and to all those opposing this merger, I believe the railroad was there long before th...