Aurora Opinion
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Blame schools for your tax increasesDec 08, 2010 12:00 am - If you want a good candidate to blame for the excessive tax increases in townships of Schaumburg, Elk Grove and Barrington, look no further than Palatine-Schaumburg High...
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I beg to differ, Senator KirkDec 08, 2010 12:00 am - Sen. Kirk seems to think there is a more direct link than I do between the Mexican/American border and the teenagers in Illinois who were brought here by their parents a...
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Families come in all forms, like it or notDec 08, 2010 12:00 am - When reading David E. Smith's comments on gay marriage and the concerns about raising children I could not help but laugh out loud. As the executive director of the Illi...
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Boy, do we need some role modelsDec 08, 2010 12:00 am - Some of us claim that the professional athletes such as Mark McGuire, Sammy Sosa or Barry Bonds fail in one of the purposes which we assign them. That is the job of role...
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God-given rights are ConstitutionalDec 07, 2010 10:00 pm - In my original letter, I argued that “civil unions” are intended to grant special privileges to homosexual couples but which would not apply to heterosexual couples who ...
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Don't trade health for cashDec 07, 2010 10:00 pm - In the past month the subject of allowing the Elgin riverboat casino or casinos to lift the smoking ban is something I find and many find unacceptable. Elgin Mayor Ed Sc...
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Measuring Illinois' civic healthDec 07, 2010 10:00 pm - While we give thanks this holiday season, the 2010 Illinois Civic Health Index will be released. It documents Illinoisans' attitudes about politics and behaviors reflect...
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Wishes gravy train would stopDec 05, 2010 10:00 pm - My grandparents immigrated to this country from Poland and Germany. They wanted a better life. They came to this country legally. It was not easy, it was not quick, and ...
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Take a cue from Illinois, CongressDec 05, 2010 10:00 pm - The Illinois legislature has taken the historic step of providing civil unions here in our state, a plan supported by about six in 10 residents in recent surveys. I cong...
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How about similar perks for all?Dec 05, 2010 10:00 pm - Government workers and their unions, reminds one of the Roman Praetorian Guards. Emperors had a cadre of these guards: They were fiercely loyal, (read votes) as long as ...