Burlington Opinion
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Recreational marijuana a bad ideaOct 09, 2017 12:01 am - I am writing to encourage fellow citizens to contact legislators regarding the bill sponsored by State Senator Steans and State Representative Cassidy advocating the leg...
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Editorial: Public officials can't separate 'private' commentsOct 02, 2017 11:00 pm - Traci O'Neal Ellis apologized this week. You'll recall, she was the Elgin Area School District 46 board member who said on Facebook that the American flag represented "n...
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Why are Trump's NFL tweets even news?Oct 02, 2017 1:00 am - So President Trump thinks it is unpatriotic for football players to kneel in protest of the way that black people are treated in this country. But it is not unpatriotic...
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Is national anthem just a marketing tool?Oct 02, 2017 1:00 am - I consider myself a patriot, and I served as a captain in the United States Army. During the course of my 67 years, I have had season tickets for every major Chicago spo...
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Charlottesville tragic, but what about Chicago violence?Oct 01, 2017 12:01 am - It is indeed tragic that 32-year-old Heather Heyer, and about 20 others were victims, when James Alex Field drove a vehicle through a crowd of protesters in Charlottesvi...
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Give Grove Avenue building a chanceOct 01, 2017 12:00 am - Recent media reports regarding the planned development of 51 S. Grove Ave. in downtown Elgin as the next Localvore location have noted the building's ownership by LV Man...
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Let's take a stand: Turn off NFL and NBASep 29, 2017 12:01 am - Professional athletes are paid to perform. The minute they step on the field they are being paid by my extreme ticket prices. I don't want to see them disrespecting the ...
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Why let liberal states determine elections?Sep 28, 2017 12:01 am - We keep seeing columns and opinion pieces on abolishing the Electoral College and going to a popular vote. This would obviously be a dream come true for one of the two m...
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Who got more votes, has more expertise?Sep 23, 2017 12:01 am - If you wonder why people are angry enough to elect Donald Trump as our President of the United States and why newspapers are held in such contempt by many, just look at ...
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RONALD L. SCHEFDORE D.M.D., LTD HOSTING A COAT DRIVESep 18, 2017 11:00 pm - Give the gift of warmth. People's Resource Center is in need this winter. Donate new and used coats, hats & gloves. They are always in need of New socks. All sizes accep...