Burlington Opinion
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Attention-getters aren't always what sell newspapersMar 26, 2008 11:00 pm - We strive for a front page that, rather than concentrating on the lure of death and destruction, is teeming with the activities of real life. ...
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No immunity for phone companiesMar 25, 2008 11:00 pm - Congress must oppose retroactive immunity for phone companies that participated in the Bush-Cheney administration's warrantless surveillance program. Also, it must see ...
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A heaping of Foster praise -- for what?Mar 25, 2008 11:00 pm - In a spate of recent letters, Bill Foster supporters cannot seem to heap enough praise on their choice for representative in the 14th U.S. House District. But Foster wa...
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Hyphen, not history, heart of our problemMar 25, 2008 11:00 pm - Recently, Sen. Barack Obama denounced statements made by his pastor, the Reverend Jeremiah Wright, saying the statements were "incendiary and that I completely reject th...
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What's behind North American Union?<Mar 25, 2008 11:00 pm - What is this North American Union all about? Has anyone heard from the media notifying the public about this issue? People should begin to ask questions before things ...
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222 Locust stands in the way of progressMar 24, 2008 11:00 pm - I recently read yet another crime report about the subsidized housing building most Elginites know as "222 Locust." This time it was a drug bust in which the police arre...
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Like many groups, Friends hypocriticalMar 24, 2008 11:00 pm - The Daily Herald must place a lot of importance on the "Eyes Wide Open" exhibit that is sponsored by the American Friends Service Committee at Elgin Community College si...
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EHS basketball story reached way too farMar 24, 2008 11:00 pm - As an alumnus and former athlete at Elgin High School, I am so proud of the accomplishments of this year's basketball team. I am, though, hopeful that no one will keep t...
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Illegal immigrants savvy, not victimsMar 24, 2008 11:00 pm - I'm tired of people treating illegal immigrants like helpless victims needing to be defended. I do not see them as helpless or needing of rescue. They are gutsy people w...
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What 14th needs is neither of these 2Mar 23, 2008 11:00 pm - The electorate put the Republican Party on notice with the surprising win of Bill Foster over Jim Oberweis for Denny Hastert's U.S. House 14th District seat. Oberweis ...