Burlington Opinion
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The SoapboxNov 08, 2014 4:01 am - Some opinions require lots of words and elaboration. Some don't. This is Saturday Soapbox, briefly stated commentary from the Daily Herald's editors. Involvement via...
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We're safe, the government said soNov 02, 2014 12:01 am - We're safe, the government said so If you recall, when they wanted to study the killer bees from Africa, they could not study them in Africa, they had to bring them...
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Bruce Rauner is no Ted KennedyOct 30, 2014 12:01 am - Bruce Rauner is no Ted Kennedy In the last debate, Bruce Rauner compared himself to Ted Kennedy to defend his wealth. I couldn't believe my ears! Yes. Ted Kennedy a...
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Don't be fooled by Rauner props, tricksOct 28, 2014 12:01 am - Don't be fooled by Rauner props, tricks When I was in high school and college I had a lot of fun participating in school plays, so you understand concepts like cost...
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Thanks from family in difficult timeOct 27, 2014 5:01 am - On behalf of the family of Sharon Baumgartner, we would like to thank all the following people for their help, understanding and caring during these very difficult times...
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Consider 10 percent state income taxOct 25, 2014 5:01 am - It does not take a genius to understand why our state has a $27 billion deficit. Every two years, our state senators and representatives are primarily considering gettin...
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Will GOP blame Ebola on Obama?Oct 25, 2014 5:01 am - I'm really surprised that the right-wing GOP candidates running for election in November haven't blamed President Obama for Ebola. After all, Republicans have accused hi...
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Time of hatred and discriminationOct 23, 2014 12:01 am - Time of hatred and discrimination Leviticus is filled with prohibitions about sexual relations; the only place in the Bible that does. Putting Leviticus aside, let'...
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Chicago fire festival oozes insensitivityOct 15, 2014 12:01 am - Chicago fire festival oozes insensitivity Regarding the "Great Chicago Fire Festival," how can insensitive people plan and revel in a celebration of misfortune that...
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Education and Work Center in Hanover Park ready to serve the communityOct 14, 2014 11:00 pm - What began as a discussion about the needs of a local community has turned into a multi-partner community center that offers education and employment services free of ch...