Arlington Heights Opinion
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Fear of terrorism no excuse for tortureJan 11, 2015 10:00 pm - Contrary to the headline, "Differing views on torture report" on Dec. 15, what followed were four letters in support of America's torture of prisoners. I've been sorely ...
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This year, explore a plant-based dietJan 11, 2015 10:00 pm - It's time for New Year's resolutions, particularly those about our health. Although gun violence remains the leading cause of death among young people, our most dangerou...
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Clearing up misconception about socialismJan 04, 2015 4:01 am - In the course of a Dec. 15 letter clearing up some misconceptions about World War II, writer Harold Knudsen took pains to link the National Socialist German Workers' Par...
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Police officers deserve your thanksDec 31, 2014 12:01 am - I decided to start the new year by writing my first letter to an editorial page. I feel compelled to compose this letter due to the nightly bashing of police officers on...
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Police need ability to protect themselvesDec 30, 2014 4:01 am - Maybe I'm missing something, but aren't the police charged with enforcing the law, regardless of the age, gender or nationality of the suspect? When you are a police per...
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The SoapboxDec 27, 2014 4:01 am - Some opinions require lots of words and elaboration. Some don't. In this edition of Saturday Soapbox, Daily Herald editors reflect on some of the major suburban stories ...
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Chokeholds legal but dangerous territoryDec 26, 2014 4:01 am - With over 30 years of martial arts training as a black-belt judo competitor and instructor, I am well aware of the serious nature of a chokehold. In a judo or MMA match,...
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Coach appreciates prep sports coverageDec 22, 2014 4:01 am - As I rushed to get my newspaper off the driveway this morning I realized how much I count on the Daily Herald to get info on my beloved St. Viator Lions. We are well on ...
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It's time to put a bullet in MetropolisDec 22, 2014 4:01 am - Does it take $24,000 for this village to realize that it has a white elephant on its hands? That amount can be added to the thousands already squandered feeding this dea...
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Local Italians should reject new restaurantDec 22, 2014 4:01 am - As a proud Italian American who has lived in the Northwest suburbs for the last 50 years and has many family members in the area, I'm disgusted by the name of the newest...