Arlington Heights Opinion
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Editorial: Petition approval is matter of respect for votersJan 19, 2013 10:00 pm - Bill Gnech collected 2,700 signatures, 300 more than enough, but in the end it didn't matter. The Arlington Heights man believes his mayor and trustees should serve a m...
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Writers too tough on Bears coachJan 19, 2013 4:00 am - It’s not often that I read a letter to the editor that I agree with absolutely. Cheers to Don Werneske (Jan. 9 Fence Post) for his thoughts about Mr. Rozner and Mr. Imre...
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The SoapboxJan 19, 2013 4:00 am - Requiring responsibility: A proposed Cook County Board ordinance would fine people who fail to report if their firearms are lost, stolen or sold. Too often, guns bought...
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Add these annoying words to Parker’s listJan 18, 2013 4:00 am - Thanks to Kathleen Parker for her column on “Annoying Words” on the Jan. 1. If I may add one more, and I find it the most annoying of all: you know. Business people and ...
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Promote health, but stop targeting sodaJan 18, 2013 4:00 am - A few weeks ago, The Daily Herald reported on Pepsi’s advertisement deal with Beyoncé Knowles (“Diet Pepsi plans new TV ads after sweetener tweak,” Dec. 17). Since then,...
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It’s no wonder Congress is scornedJan 18, 2013 4:00 am - Most Americans feel that Congress is disconnected from Main Street America. A 6 percent approval rating is the result. Illinois has two elected senators (though one carr...
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Term limits help create new ideasJan 18, 2013 4:00 am - Political dynasties do not serve Americans well. Term limits are necessary for democracy to flourish. New ideas are healthy. Even the president of the United States is l...
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Act of kindness is much appreciatedJan 14, 2013 3:30 am - While shopping at Aldi’s in Arlington Heights I used my new debit card — didn’t work. I told the clerk, I’ll go out to the car and get cash. The cashier handed me a paid...
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We can’t ban guns, so go after bad guysJan 12, 2013 4:00 am - Because of the tragedy of Newtown, Conn., where one deranged person killed 20 children and six adults in a school, we once again are being pressured by well-meaning peop...
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Pension plan an undue burden on taxpayersJan 12, 2013 4:00 am - Let’s see if I understand this: I was a teacher for 27 years — 25 in the public school system. I mandatorily paid into the state retirement pension system the required a...