Carpentersville Opinion
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Getting taxed out of IllinoisFeb 12, 2009 10:00 pm - We have a new governor for one week and the House and Senate, Madigan and Cullerton, with the new governor keeping all options open, are already talking about increasing...
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Here's what AFLA wants of newcomersFeb 11, 2009 10:00 pm - Our organization, The Association for Legal Americans, has been characterized by some as a "hateful group" for giving some suggestions to Elgin's outreach coordinator. W...
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Red light cameras all about safetyFeb 10, 2009 10:00 pm - While they are becoming more commonplace, photo-enforced cameras are not popular. However, a recent Saturday Soapbox entry implying that they are set up as a moneymaker ...
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Stick to intent of stimulus planFeb 09, 2009 10:00 pm - President Obama asked Congress to enact a stimulus bill that would allocate $825 billion to rebuild infrastructure such as bridges, roads, schools, etc. not only because...
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Nitpicking shouldn't decide who winsFeb 07, 2009 10:00 pm - One is criticized for work that isn't neatly stapled. Another is scolded for forgetting to number pages on the homework. One had an answer right in several places, but t...
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McFeggan an asset to CarpentersvilleFeb 07, 2009 10:00 pm - Being a resident here in Carpentersville for over 25 years, I've seen a lot of changes, and not were all good. But there is a person who can make that all change. His na...
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It's not all about illegal immigrantsFeb 06, 2009 10:00 pm - Why are people using illegal immigrants as a scapegoat for all their anger and frustration? Whether it's because someone lost his job, can't get a job or some other issu...
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Don't force us to support abortionFeb 06, 2009 10:00 pm - Is there anything that Americans believe in so strongly that they are willing to put their money where their mouth is? Many Americans do just that when they personally ...
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Writer wrong on liberals' patriotismFeb 02, 2009 10:00 pm - On Jan. 17 appeared yet another letter from Right Wing World titled, "Where are liberals in our military?" impugning again the patriotism of liberals. Max Cleland and Ta...
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George Ryan doesn't deserve clemencyFeb 01, 2009 10:00 pm - Am I the only one who is sick and tired of reading about "poor George Ryan?" He has been in prison for 15 months, and since day one all he ever cared about was being rel...