Barrington Hills Opinion
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Status quo won't work on health careOct 14, 2009 11:00 pm - I enjoyed David Broder's column wherein he discussed the President's speech on health care reform before a joint session of Congress. Mr. Broder pointed out that the Pre...
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'Supportive living' supports seniorsOct 14, 2009 11:00 pm - Some say government and health care don't mix. Others disagree. But even those on opposite sides of today's health care debate can agree on the benefits of Illinois' inn...
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Democratic motives are very transparentOct 13, 2009 11:00 pm - We finally have transparency in politics. In Massachusetts, the Senate voted to amend a 2004 state law which eliminated the governor's power to appoint a temporary repla...
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Move to small cars doesn't seem smartOct 13, 2009 11:00 pm - While we are being "pushed" into smaller smart cars, isn't it kind of dumb to see trucks getting bigger and bigger and driving faster and faster. Safety belts will not s...
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Efficiencies would cut cost of careOct 13, 2009 11:00 pm - Mr. Ken Kitzing was spot on correct in his Fence Post letter. Far too many doctors are specialists who form small partnerships and only rent space to do hospital work. H...
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The public shouldn't pay for abortionOct 12, 2009 11:00 pm - National Health Care to pay for abortion? Mr. Pasternak's recent article states that "abortion falls under family planning" and therefore women are entitled to seek medi...
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Better system will save moneyOct 12, 2009 11:00 pm - I am a 36-year veteran registered nurse. I have been hospital based, managed a family practice and managed large-dollar medical care for a huge health insurance company....
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Comments prove need for libraryOct 12, 2009 11:00 pm - Mr. Xinos is the reason libraries must exist. So everyone has access to the same knowledge to equip them on their own journey through life. Maybe Mr. Xinos wouldn't be a...
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What will it take to make intersection safe?Oct 12, 2009 11:00 pm - On the corner of Bent and Illinois streets in Elgin, two stop signs exist - both on Bent Street. Pace, school buses, fire engines, ambulances and 1,500 to 2,200 cars com...
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Maybe the kids can fix what ails Buffalo GroveOct 11, 2009 11:00 pm - For decades, Buffalo Grove was an idyllic community - thriving, cutting edge and harmonious. We still possess the vibrant, first-class police and fire departments, park ...