Burlington Opinion
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When did we become reliant on government?Dec 05, 2009 10:00 pm - Recently, one of Channel 11's programs was about the "Dust Bowl" that occurred during the 1930s. Being a child, I did not fully understand what had happened during this ...
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No insurance better than what's on tableDec 05, 2009 10:00 pm - I do not want the government involved with my health care. I do not currently have health insurance, but would rather not have anything than that current piece of legisl...
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Saturday Soapbox: Kane Co. weathers tough timesDec 04, 2009 10:00 pm - When times get tough: It's been a rough road these last few months in Kane County government, in which the marriage of county board members and the county's elected depa...
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Applebee's a real treat for veteransDec 04, 2009 10:00 pm - On Nov. 11, my wife planned on going shopping with the girls - my two daughters, daughter-in-law, and two granddaughters and a friend - and "suggested" I meet them and b...
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Church supports health care reformDec 04, 2009 10:00 pm - The faith community of First Presbyterian Church of Elgin, in seeking to live out God's call for compassion and justice in our world, respectfully asks our congressional...
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Thomson prison was wasteful spendingDec 04, 2009 10:00 pm - In the same week it was reported that prisoners are being released early because of prison crowding, it was also reported that there is discussion about sending prisoner...
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Fly the colors at Festival ParkDec 04, 2009 10:00 pm - Dear Elgin City Council: I would like you kind folks to address what appears to be an oversight at Festival Park. There is a long sidewalk running from Grove Street goin...
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Is Palin a pit bull that needs training?Dec 04, 2009 10:00 pm - I couldn't believe my eyes when I read Cal Thomas's Nov. 13 column. He actually had the audacity to write that Sarah Palin could develop intellectual depth by using her ...
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Death penalty is costly, immoral revengeDec 03, 2009 10:00 pm - Your editorial of Nov. 15 on capital punishment presented a major flaw in our justice system. Justice is the quality of being just, impartial or fair. The results of the...
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Amid tragedy, lessons in goodnessDec 03, 2009 10:00 pm - We know all too well that some of the news in our towns has been much too disturbing lately. There's the Streamwood mother who police say gunned her car and pinned a 17-...