Burlington Opinion
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I’ll take back all that money nowNov 20, 2013 4:00 am - I normally just ignore people I don’t agree with, but I’ll make an exception this time, regarding the letter that appeared Nov. 15. I was under the impression that we s...
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Editorial: Cameras in court working despite fearsNov 20, 2013 4:00 am - When evaluating an experiment, it’s good practice to actually participate in what is being tested. First hand knowledge is key. So we are a little puzzled by the complai...
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Forest district loses sight of missionNov 19, 2013 3:40 am - Forest district loses sight of mission Kudos to the Elgin Area League of Women Voters for the outstanding report about the mismanagement (my conclusion) of our fore...
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Weekend of mourning led to joy for pairNov 18, 2013 4:00 am - Beside the terrible sadness of the death of JFK, the weekend brought about one thing that has been wonderful in my life. I was a senior at Loyola University’s Michigan A...
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‘Presidents don’t get shot nowadays, do they?’Nov 18, 2013 4:00 am - A small town in New Jersey, outdoor PE class on a warm November afternoon, sixth grade, 11 years old — and as we filed back into the building, one of our classmates had ...
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Pols did right thing on marriage voteNov 16, 2013 3:40 am - Pols did right thing on marriage vote For decades Illinois was, and is, the land corrupt, gutless, scheming, “what’s in it for me,” and criminal politicians. Never ...
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Editorial: Actions must align with forest preserve missionNov 15, 2013 4:00 am - A new report takes Kane County Forest Preserve officials to task for decisions in recent years that the authors claim stray from the district’s core mission to preserve ...
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Is Tea Party motto: ‘Do as I say?’Nov 15, 2013 3:40 am - Is Tea Party motto: ‘Do as I say?’ There are four basic needs that we all require to have a chance for a good life. They are food, shelter, education and health car...
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Citizens initiative needs your supportNov 12, 2013 3:40 am - Citizens initiative needs your support Illinois lawmakers are about to take away our right to initiate petitions for a ballot vote. Last summer, 14 petitioners coll...
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JFK, followed by list of ineptitudeNov 07, 2013 3:40 am - JFK, followed by list of ineptitude JFK’s assassination led to LBJ’s expansion of the Vietnam quagmire, Nixon’s Watergate/resignation, Ford’s pardon of the crook, C...