Algonquin Opinion
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Don't say you're green, show itAug 14, 2009 11:00 pm - I loathe hypocrisy. You see it every day in most areas of life ... politics is a given, religion pokes up frequently ... there are many sources. The movement to "go gree...
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Reduce cost of health care nowAug 14, 2009 11:00 pm - While it is encouraging that Senate and House committees are beginning to seriously consider health care reform legislation, it is critical that the U.S. Congress takes ...
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Shelter rules cost a dog a homeAug 14, 2009 11:00 pm - Lately I have been on line looking at local animal shelters to find a dog for adoption. As a dog lover I was excited to be in our new townhouse and out of an apartment. ...
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What's so bad about drop in birthrate?Aug 14, 2009 11:00 pm - One of your headlines on Aug. 8 proclaimed, "Recession blamed for lower birthrates." It reported on a drop in U.S. births in 2008, the first decline of the decade. In th...
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Who cares about Gov. Quinn's tie?Aug 14, 2009 11:00 pm - The front page article about the governor's tie was ridiculous. With the problems facing our state and nation, does anyone really care about his tie? I say, "Good for hi...
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What happened to self responsibility?Aug 13, 2009 11:00 pm - Having read Dick Durbin's article in the Daily Herald regarding more federal money being pursued by Elgin and Hanover Park for their police departments, I see what I thi...
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Time for managers to manage in KaneAug 13, 2009 11:00 pm - The recent articles concerning issues with balancing the Kane County budget are very enlightening. They open a window into part of the reason why the cost of government ...
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Suffering from Obama overkillAug 12, 2009 11:00 pm - I agree with Donna Brazile that President Obama is everywhere, on every newspaper, magazine cover and news program. And I am more than just "fatigued" with this excessiv...
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AstroTurf protests not what they seemAug 12, 2009 11:00 pm - Across America there's an organized effort to disrupt town hall health care reform meetings. These meetings are intended to openly discuss all health care views. However...
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Where's your town hall, Senator?Aug 12, 2009 11:00 pm - Even though Sen. Dick Durbin was elected to represent the people of Illinois, he is refusing to meet with them in town hall meetings to discuss, among other things, the ...