Aurora Opinion
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Ashamed to live amid activist judgesFeb 17, 2012 4:00 am - I am appalled by the federal appeals court decision to usurp the power and will of the people by striking down Proposition 8 which defines “marriage” as the union of one...
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Tax stock sales and TV and radio adsFeb 17, 2012 4:00 am - Grover Norquist reminds me of a spoiled child who threatens to take his marbles and go home when he doesn’t get his way. He has bamboozled the Republican Party into oppo...
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Hartwell will stop wasteful spendingFeb 17, 2012 4:00 am - Tom Hartwell’s focus on eliminating wasteful spending is exactly what is needed right now in the Kane County Circuit Clerk’s office. His ability and skills in communicat...
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Thomas off base on economic doomFeb 16, 2012 5:00 am - Cal Thomas’ commentary, “GOP must fight the fudge with real numbers,” is another example of conservative attempts to portray the economy in the worse possible light. It ...
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Is Burns ready for prime time?Feb 16, 2012 5:00 am - The Daily Herald’s account of the interview debate between Republican candidates for Chairman of the Kane County Board Chris Lauzen and Kevin Burns was astounding. Burns...
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Judge leaders by their actionsFeb 15, 2012 11:00 pm - After reading Ted Pacut’s comments in the Feb. 4 Fence Post, two thoughts came to mind, the first being St. Paul’s letter to Timothy, Chapter 4 vs. 3,4: “The time is sur...
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Get informed about Winfield’s voteFeb 15, 2012 11:00 pm - Winfield’s village board has known since Christmas that a binding referendum concerning changing our system of elections would be on the March 20 ballot. Yet, the board,...
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Romney’s taxes prompt a questionFeb 15, 2012 11:00 pm - All the talk about candidate Mitt Romney’s huge income from assets either not taxed or taxed at ridiculously low rates prompts me to ask a question. Why is it that only ...
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Growing cynical about pols’ promisesFeb 15, 2012 11:00 pm - Well, let me see if I understand how this works. A politician runs for office by telling the people he will get done what we the people want and need, and if he wins the...
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Many are just too lazy to recycleFeb 15, 2012 4:00 am - The streets, parks and parking lots in DuPage County look like trash dumps. They are littered with plastic water bottles, beer cans and bottles, pop cans. Some states h...