Burlington Opinion
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More government isn't the answerAug 13, 2010 11:00 pm - I'm writing in response to Rosemary Colbert's letter "Public servants paid handsomely," in which she addresses the key point that so-called public servants are given oft...
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Enemy of left and proud of itAug 13, 2010 11:00 pm - In dozens of tea party events, rallies and demonstrations, I have never seen or heard a "racist" sign or remark. That isn't what tea parties are about. They promote adhe...
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How about a staycation?Aug 13, 2010 11:00 pm - So Michelle Obama took a modest little vacation to Spain this month, but what I'm wondering is this: Has the first lady ever taken a vacation to Washington D. C.? Perhap...
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Why not break all the laws?Aug 12, 2010 11:00 pm - After reading the article, "Relief for Illegal immigrants?" in the World and Nation section of the July 31 newspaper, I felt compelled as a good citizen of this country ...
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Health Works aids foster familiesAug 12, 2010 11:00 pm - My husband and I are taxpaying residents of Kane County, and like more than 100 other families in the county, we are also foster parents. I write this letter for all the...
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Show some heart, Kane county boardAug 11, 2010 11:00 pm - The upcoming vote of the Kane County Board to possibly slash needed services for the thousands of disadvantaged citizens of Kane County, mostly women and children, is re...
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Don't just say no to ObamaAug 11, 2010 11:00 pm - GOP Senators Kyl, Inhofe and Demint are planning to block ratification of the new Start Treaty although every foreign policy expert has endorsed the plan to limit nuclea...
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Think of family when motorcyclingAug 10, 2010 11:00 pm - I am appalled at doing anything but "eyes on the road driving." I have not read anywhere the medical details of Anita Zaffke's motorcycle death. However, again it remind...
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Whitney keeps it positiveAug 10, 2010 11:00 pm - I've read a number of letters printed in Fence Post concerning the negative messages political candidates have to offer to voters. These letters always indicate the cand...
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Ensure an ethical lottery transitionAug 08, 2010 11:00 pm - The Illinois Lottery will soon come under new management. In a move that state officials are hoping will improve the lottery's performance and return significant revenue...