Burlington Opinion
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Kane Co. mine not justifiedNov 04, 2010 11:00 pm - Dear Kane County Board, After reading the article “Kane forest board, Dundee Township supervisor locked in war of words” in the Daily Herald on Oct. 12, I am uncertain w...
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Don't hold back gifted studentsNov 04, 2010 11:00 pm - In the recent article, “A College Freshman at 14,” DePaul University Professor Joseph Ferrari is quoted as warning parents of highly gifted children against “push(ing) k...
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Don't pick and choose charityNov 03, 2010 11:00 pm - I'm writing in regard to several stories or advertisements for people to step up and donate items to the FISH food pantry in Carpentersville. Of course, this is a great ...
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Bush no catch for JudsonNov 03, 2010 11:00 pm - I find it laughable that Judson University has invited George W. Bush to speak at a World Leaders Forum in connection with entrepreneurship. I don't know who is more gul...
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Disappointed in U-46 report cardNov 03, 2010 11:00 pm - Congratulations to the U-46 Executive Management Team and school board for the District's spring state assessment. Our management group was five for five; all five high ...
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Judges do better than you thinkNov 01, 2010 11:00 pm - We shouldn't be surprised by the Herald article recently that reported Illinois judges as among the best paid in the nation. After all, their salaries are determined and...
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Time to cut pay of government workersNov 01, 2010 11:00 pm - I get thoroughly disgusted every time the media reminds us about government workers' high compensation, perks, and excessive pensions. When budget reductions are necessa...
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Railroad haters on the wrong trackNov 01, 2010 11:00 pm - In response to Jerry Marchese's letter of Oct. 3, “Tired of losing sleep over CN,” and to all those opposing this merger, I believe the railroad was there long before th...
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Foreign-funded political ads?Oct 31, 2010 11:00 pm - I am sure everyone is as tired of political ads on television as I am, but it is interesting to watch them to see who is paying for the ads. Any ads paid for by Crossroa...
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Aren't we a loving, sharing country?Oct 31, 2010 11:00 pm - It seems that this election is the dirtiest one yet and with the tea party included it has been one of the most ignorant ones. But it seems that just about everyone does...