Burlington Opinion
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Pension series lacked balanceMay 07, 2010 11:00 pm - Although it is an issue that needs to be discussed, as a retired teacher I am dismayed at your headlines this week that lead the public to believe that all Illinois teac...
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'Health care' leads to controlMay 07, 2010 11:00 pm - I challenge all Democrats, Mr. Foster and President Obama to answer this question: Does having health care guarantee that everyone will receive all of the medical care o...
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Cost of gas only starts at pumpMay 07, 2010 11:00 pm - You know that really cute commercial that shows all the types of energy available to us - wind, solar, natural gas, coal and oil - and then it goes on to say that oil is...
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Don't blame free marketMay 07, 2010 11:00 pm - The free market is dying. It is sad to see what is happening to this great economic engine that is America. This country is the most prosperous and productive society on...
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Lesson in ordnanceMay 06, 2010 11:00 pm - In reply to Gus Gustafson's letter, "No one in U.S. should have an AK-47," having been around firearms, having had law enforcement experience, I can say there are a few ...
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Health care vote showed cowardiceMay 06, 2010 11:00 pm - Thank you Mr. Foster, you showed your colors bold and true. Your yellow streak of cowardice came through clearly as you never held a town-hall meeting and avoided your m...
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Time to deport illegal immigrantsMay 06, 2010 11:00 pm - Ruben Navarrette, I just read your column in the April 20 Daily Herald. You will probably think I am a racist or accuse me of racial profiling, but here goes. I am tired...
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Health care law part of recoveryMay 05, 2010 11:00 pm - As a small-business owner, I will benefit from the tax cuts that will be available to make sure I can afford health insurance for my family and employees. I will also ha...
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Time for public to take control of countryMay 05, 2010 11:00 pm - Regarding Eugene Robinson's column Friday, April 23, perhaps Mr. Robinson fails to realize that the tea partyers are bringing to light the corruption and failings of bot...
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Illinois great for solar powerMay 05, 2010 11:00 pm - In response to "Solar energy is gaining in accessibility, popularity" in a recent Homes Plus section: As a solar energy solutions provider, I was very pleased to find an...