Burlington Opinion
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Be among sheep; not among goatsFeb 09, 2011 12:00 am - On Jan. 28, Congressman Hultgren proudly proclaimed his vote to repeal the Affordable Health Care Act. We should all be so gratified that he is looking out for all of us...
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The case for veterans courtsFeb 08, 2011 12:00 am - Daily Herald Editorial Board Why should veterans who’ve committed nonviolent crimes be entitled to special services to help them stay out of jail and, eventually, have t...
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Thanks to those who fought blizzardFeb 06, 2011 11:00 pm - I would like to thank the hard working men and women of Kane County for their efforts during this recent snowstorm. The employees of the Kane County Sheriff’s Office, Of...
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Elburn firefighters angels of the stormFeb 06, 2011 11:00 pm - I want to thank Elburn Fire Chief Kelly Callaghan and his entire department for their hospitality and commend them for their commitment and professionalism during the bl...
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New hospital good for Sun CityFeb 06, 2011 11:00 pm - As residents of Sun City Huntley for more than six years, we most definitely support Centegra’s expansion and application for a new hospital in Huntley, adjoining their ...
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Generosity made for Merry ChristmasFeb 05, 2011 12:00 am - It is heart warming to see that the citizens of the Tri-City area truly believed that Christmas was to be a time of sharing. Because of their concern for others, The Sal...
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St. Charles pensions too costlyFeb 05, 2011 12:00 am - Pensions are not only a problem for the state of Illinois, but a major problem for the City of St. Charles. The city funds pensions from property tax revenue collected f...
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Abortion argument a slippery slopeFeb 04, 2011 12:00 am - I was appalled by the letter from J.K. Cardwell in the Jan. 30 paper. To compare the fact of 20 million abortions since the Roe v. Wade decision to thoughtless rhetoric ...
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Soapbox: Now you know whyFeb 04, 2011 12:00 am - Daily Herald Editorial Board Now you know why: You’ve heard warnings to keep heavy clothing, blankets, snacks and water in your car, but thought that was just for r...
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Right to carry is fundamental oneFeb 03, 2011 12:00 am - The murder rate has been steadily declining since 1993, and the number of guns in American households has increased by several million every year, peaking at more than 1...