Algonquin Opinion
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Don't blame free marketMay 07, 2010 11:00 pm - The free market is dying. It is sad to see what is happening to this great economic engine that is America. This country is the most prosperous and productive society on...
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Lesson in ordnanceMay 06, 2010 11:00 pm - In reply to Gus Gustafson's letter, "No one in U.S. should have an AK-47," having been around firearms, having had law enforcement experience, I can say there are a few ...
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Health care vote showed cowardiceMay 06, 2010 11:00 pm - Thank you Mr. Foster, you showed your colors bold and true. Your yellow streak of cowardice came through clearly as you never held a town-hall meeting and avoided your m...
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Time to deport illegal immigrantsMay 06, 2010 11:00 pm - Ruben Navarrette, I just read your column in the April 20 Daily Herald. You will probably think I am a racist or accuse me of racial profiling, but here goes. I am tired...
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Health care law part of recoveryMay 05, 2010 11:00 pm - As a small-business owner, I will benefit from the tax cuts that will be available to make sure I can afford health insurance for my family and employees. I will also ha...
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Time for public to take control of countryMay 05, 2010 11:00 pm - Regarding Eugene Robinson's column Friday, April 23, perhaps Mr. Robinson fails to realize that the tea partyers are bringing to light the corruption and failings of bot...
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Illinois great for solar powerMay 05, 2010 11:00 pm - In response to "Solar energy is gaining in accessibility, popularity" in a recent Homes Plus section: As a solar energy solutions provider, I was very pleased to find an...
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Why replace good sidewalk?May 04, 2010 11:00 pm - I walk our dog twice a day in Elgin along Big Timber Road from Lyle to the church a block east. I just did so and found that instead of the two concrete squares which I ...
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Enforce carry-on baggage rulesMay 04, 2010 11:00 pm - As a very frequent flier, I appreciate the airlines' decision to not charge for carry-on baggage. However, I believe the airlines should speak up about what I believe is...
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Fast, but was it efficient?May 04, 2010 11:00 pm - Letter to the City of Elgin: In my e-mail to you recently I mentioned the rumor of the replacement of the sidewalk along Big Timber Road, pointing out that only two squa...