Arlington Heights Opinion
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Now is the right time to discuss gun controlOct 16, 2017 1:00 am - Every time a mass shooting occurs in this country, we hear, "Now is not the time to discuss gun controls." When is the right time? There have been more than 1,500 mass ...
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Health-care signup deadline coming soonOct 16, 2017 1:00 am - Did you know ACA enrollment starts Nov. 1? Last year at this time, TV was loaded with advertisements to enroll in the Affordable Care Act. This year, it's just people li...
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An act of shameOct 15, 2017 1:00 am - Recently, four American Army Green Berets were killed in Niger. Last Sunday, many NFL players continued to disrespect our flag and anthem. For many Americans, the lives ...
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State legislature loses another voice of reasonOct 11, 2017 1:00 am - Regarding the departure from the legislature of Rep. David Harris: While we didn't always agree with him, we always respected his willingness to work across the aisle an...
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An inept presidentOct 11, 2017 1:00 am - Surely congress has to say enough to this POTUS for his obnoxious behavior to the people of Puerto Rico. What kind of man would make such statements to those poor people...
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What our library does is not your concernOct 09, 2017 5:00 am - Thank goodness for Carol Melby of Rolling Meadows and her letter to the editor shaming the Arlington Heights library staff for its decision to cancel a program. We Arlin...
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Support staff in Palatine District 15 deserve decent contractOct 09, 2017 5:00 am - The Support Staff personnel of Palatine Township Elementary District 15 are dedicated professionals who put in a hard day's work to ensure the best education for all chi...
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Needing foregivenessOct 06, 2017 1:00 am - In sports, when the Star Spangled Banner is played, all should stand and give thanks. Those who don't should be ashamed. Forgive them, Lord, for they know not what they ...
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Watchdogs: The free press' most important role in our democracyOct 05, 2017 6:00 am - What is the only profession specifically mentioned in the Bill of Rights? That is my favorite question to ask the students in my Journalistic Writing 1 course as I try t...
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Arlington Heights library wrong to cancel immigration programOct 02, 2017 5:00 am - I am sorely disappointed in the Arlington Heights library's decision to cancel this week's immigrant event because of threats. This was not a meeting of a criminal or te...