Burlington Opinion
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Illinois lacking in art educationJan 09, 2010 10:00 pm - As a product of the public school system, I believe the availability of art education, and the tools necessary to keep up with the technologically advanced direction art...
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No crying about airport scansJan 09, 2010 10:00 pm - We're not going to start crying about the body scanners that the airports are going to install, are we? Have we forgotten 9/11 and the almost 3,000 people that were murd...
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Keep Fahy on county boardJan 09, 2010 10:00 pm - Please vote to keep our extraordinarily dedicated and capable Kane County Board member, John Fahy, in office. His unflagging efforts to procure invaluable open-space par...
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Use your voice in Red Gate decisionJan 08, 2010 10:00 pm - On Dec. 22, I attended the Red Gate Bridge public hearing sponsored by the City of St. Charles. After leaving, I wondered how much of a voice does the taxpayer have? St....
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An argument for Blago's defenseJan 08, 2010 10:00 pm - I am absolutely convinced Blagojevich is innocent. Well, "absolutely" might be a little strong, I'll go with pretty sure. It's just that in recent weeks we have been giv...
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Fix money problems by writing ticketsJan 08, 2010 10:00 pm - I want to thank the Daily Herald for running my "Letter To The Editor", on Dec. 20 concerning the speeding U-46 buses and all the other speeders on Middle Street in Sout...
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Concessions amount to crimes against U.S.Jan 08, 2010 10:00 pm - As a sitting U.S. senator, Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada is probably immune from federal prosecution. However, current polling indicates that Nevada citizens may ...
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Stats show folly of cap and tradeJan 07, 2010 10:00 pm - A Fence Post reader asked for facts as to why cap and trade will create a shortage of electricity. Here are some: Growth in demand, caused almost entirely by population ...
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New Sherman a great experienceJan 07, 2010 10:00 pm - I wanted to send a letter of "kudos" to the staff and administrators of the new Sherman Hospital in Elgin. On Dec. 15, I woke up with a low-grade temperature and a painf...
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Defends LWV's position on global warmingJan 06, 2010 10:00 pm - This is a reply to the Dec. 26 letter to the editor from Peter Malone of St. Charles who advises the League of Women Voters to change their national stand on climate cha...