Burlington Opinion
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It's all about government controlSep 22, 2009 11:00 pm - Bailing out the banks, the automotive industry, Cash for Clunkers, economic stimulus plan, addressing our schoolchildren on TV, ObamaCare. None of these are what the pre...
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Durbin's support of ACORN inexcusableSep 22, 2009 11:00 pm - It is almost too hard to believe, but sure not unexpected, when our two Illinois senators and especially Sen. Durbin, are among the very few in the Senate to have voted ...
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Do you really want to be on your own?Sep 21, 2009 11:00 pm - I think I may have a solution about the battle in Washington on universal health care. First, the pros and cons are separated. The pros get universal health care with al...
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Lack of compromise will ruin usSep 21, 2009 11:00 pm - Human history is littered with examples of nations and cultures that failed to adapt to changing conditions in their world and perished as a result. Whether the problem ...
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Look inward, Milton BradleySep 21, 2009 11:00 pm - So, Milton Bradley doesn't like Chicago. Sorry, Milton, but life is hard, you know. Let's see, you make $10 million a year and you haven't produced. Before that, you cam...
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How do you equate Reagan with Kennedy?Sep 19, 2009 11:00 pm - On Sept. 9 Victor Darst wrote about the person who was "aghast" by the praise given Sen. Edward Kennedy by the news media. Rest assured, Mr. Darst, that there are millio...
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County board should walk the walkSep 19, 2009 11:00 pm - We haven't heard lately about the ongoing Kane County budget cut battle between Sheriff Perez and County Clerk Seyller. However, there are questions we should ask about ...
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Prairie Parkway a road to nowhere?Sep 19, 2009 11:00 pm - I attended the recent Prairie Parkway event, but it doesn't make sense to me. I drive to and from work every day on Route 47. Why not use the Prairie Parkway funds to wi...
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Thanks for help with fundraiserSep 18, 2009 11:00 pm - Hampshire Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8043 and Ladies Auxiliary would like to thank the members, Hampshire, Burlington and surrounding area community for the cooperati...
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With a little help from my friendsSep 18, 2009 11:00 pm - I am new to the position of Geneva Township Highway Commissioner, and the learning curve is steep whenever you assume a new responsibility. Mother Nature decided to test...