Burlington Opinion
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Red light cameras all about the buckSep 29, 2010 11:00 pm - Thank you for your recent article on public safety. Like you, I do not condone speeding or other traffic violations that endanger the public. However, the reason for the...
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Don't extend tax cuts in wartimeSep 28, 2010 11:00 pm - While I understand the passion of those who argue for an extension of the Bush tax cuts, I don't understand the logic behind their argument for extending tax cuts for th...
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Read the signs: It's 25 mphSep 28, 2010 11:00 pm - I'm wondering how people are able to pass a written test to get their driver's license when they can't read? Martin Drive in South Elgin has always been a residential st...
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How is it that seniors will benefit?Sep 28, 2010 11:00 pm - I note with some humor the last paragraph of the letter from Katherine Nelson of Elgin regarding how Obamacare will benefit seniors in the coming years. Does she not und...
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Heritage Fest a rousing successSep 27, 2010 11:00 pm - Recently the village of West Dundee celebrated the 13th annual Heritage Fest. This year's celebration may not have enjoyed picture perfect weather, but the residents of ...
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Don't take away new health care benefitsSep 27, 2010 11:00 pm - As of Sept. 23, some very important changes in health care have taken place. A person can no longer be denied coverage because of a pre-existing medical condition nor ca...
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Time to abolish death penaltySep 27, 2010 11:00 pm - I recently heard from a man who is living proof of why we need to repeal the death penalty in Illinois. Randy Steidl spoke to a crowd of us at the St. Charles Public Lib...
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Make transportation fixes, don't add feesSep 27, 2010 11:00 pm - The Daily Herald article on Sept. 19 outlining "5 ways to fix Illinois' transportation mess" was thoughtful. The state of Illinois must update and streamline the transpo...
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Thanks, Barsanti, for standing up to gangsSep 27, 2010 11:00 pm - Thank you, Kane County State's Attorney John Barsanti. One man to stand up for the right against the evil. Thank goodness that there is still one very brave man to stand...
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Why won't candidates touch immigration?Sep 27, 2010 11:00 pm - It's extremely disheartening to read stories like your "Immigration reform an issue to avoid for some 14th Congressional candidates" on Sept. 19. Why should individuals ...