Algonquin Opinion
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Oil leak lesson in human nature, political philosophyJun 24, 2010 11:00 pm - The Gulf disaster is a lesson in human nature and political philosophy. We all view the world through the lens of our own self interest. BP's self interest is fulfilled ...
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All political offices in the state legislature should have term limitsJun 24, 2010 11:00 pm - We need to set a term limitation for all political offices in the state legislature. House members should be able to have four two-year terms only. Senators should be al...
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New energy bill makes no sense, unrelated to our use of oilJun 23, 2010 11:00 pm - President Obama has called for a new energy bill and for using renewables because of the BP oil spill. Linking the BP oil spill to renewables and cap and trade surpasses...
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Lake in the Hills trustee was man of the people, cared for communityJun 23, 2010 11:00 pm - It is sad to lose someone like Joe Murawski, who cared deeply for his family and the community he served. He went out of his way to listen and help people. He was a very...
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What happens when unemployment benefits end?Jun 23, 2010 11:00 pm - An open letter to Congress: I am writing to you yet again about unemployment. Every week that passes, hundreds of thousands of people finish their 99 weeks of unemployme...
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Don't provide mass amnestyJun 22, 2010 11:00 pm - I am very disappointed that Congress is still considering forcing a mass amnesty on the American people. We don't want any amnesty for illegal aliens, period. Pro-amnest...
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Bring government back to basicsJun 22, 2010 11:00 pm - I've seen some letters lately that state basically, "Yes, things are bad with Obama, but let's not forget how bad they were with Bush." I would say things are no differe...
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Send BP a messageJun 22, 2010 11:00 pm - As I drove through Algonquin the other day, I noticed five cars gassing up at a BP station. One block away is a Mobil. I thought America was furious with BP for the envi...
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House fire opens eyes to generosityJun 21, 2010 11:00 pm - It was one year ago, and at the time, none of us realized that what started as a frightening, awful event would actually serve as a positive experience for us as a famil...
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Kirk best man for U.S. SenateJun 21, 2010 11:00 pm - As a military veteran, I was and continue to be a supporter of Mark Kirk and his bid for U.S. Senate against Alexi Giannoulias. Kirk's 21-year career as a member of the ...