Burlington Opinion
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‘Stand Your Ground’ laws are a danger to allJul 22, 2013 5:00 am - How does a lone 17-year-old boy who is walking to his father’s home in Sanford, Fla., end up dead? This young man, in a “suspicious” hoodie and armed with Skittles, was ...
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Editor Gruff, pipelines and our Fox River seriesJul 21, 2013 5:00 am - Remember that gruff first editor of mine? Here’s another story, courtesy of him, about the Fox River. In the late ’70s and early ’80s, the suburbs were desperate for new...
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Some think gays are going overboardJul 19, 2013 4:40 am - Some think gays are going overboard Masha Gessen, outspoken author and activist for LGBT community gave us the reason we should deny them marriage as we know it. Sh...
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Jul 16, 2013 4:40 am - Thanks for the insight on alpacas I just want to thank Susan and Ron Waldron for opening up their Alpaca farm to the public through an open house they hosted recent...
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The SoapboxJul 13, 2013 5:00 am - Roselle’s special Fifth: The village of Roselle should give itself a hand. Thanks to efforts by individuals, businesses and a $9,000 donation from a church-affiliated no...
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Hold college trustees accountableJul 12, 2013 4:40 am - Hold college trustees accountable Excessive costs of a college education and resultant student debt represent the single biggest threat to the economic future of ou...
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Tri-village Relay another big successJul 08, 2013 5:00 am - On behalf of the Hanover Township officials and all the staff and volunteers, I would like to thank the community for their outpouring of support for the American Cancer...
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Sister cities is about sharing goodwillJul 07, 2013 5:00 am - I read your recent front-page article regarding a recent vote in the Elgin City Council. The illustrious group that constitutes the council actually voted on whether to ...
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Say no to disposable plastic water bottlesJul 06, 2013 5:00 am - Did you know it takes about 15 times as much water to make one plastic bottle of water than to fill it? What a waste! But add to that, the recycle rate of plastic water ...
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Only three years left on empty promisesJul 03, 2013 4:40 am - Only three years left on empty promises A great letter written by Marc Thomson of Elk Grove Village published in the May 11 paper. My family and friends have been d...