Carpentersville Opinion
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How the pop star got top billing over the journalistJun 18, 2008 11:00 pm - On this hand, a respected journalist; on that, a world-renowned music star. To me, the choice of which one people would most want to read about was a virtual no-brainer...
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East Dundee board supported flagJun 18, 2008 11:00 pm - It isn't often that residents of a village write and pat their village boards on the back and say "Thanks." I have often been very critical of my village board, and I st...
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Criticism hits close to homeJun 16, 2008 11:00 pm - Doesn't it seem a bit odd that President Bush criticized terrorist appeasers (without mentioning names) and Obama immediately rose to defend himself from the criticism? ...
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Enforce current immigration lawsJun 16, 2008 11:00 pm - Low wage illegal immigrants do not earn enough money to live in modem America so they supplement their income with taxpayer funded social services. The American citizen ...
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Inconvenienced over cough syrupJun 15, 2008 11:00 pm - As an individual, it is important to me to retain certain rights that are becoming more and more restricted. One right in particular is being able to go to the store and...
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Wave of heroism on turbulent waterJun 14, 2008 11:00 pm - We have seen nature at its worst. Eternal spring storms have taken rivers and streams over their banks, making a monstrous mess of the suburbs. Storms suddenly pop up, p...
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Missing a voice in the HeraldJun 14, 2008 11:00 pm - I subscribe to the Daily Herald because I want the local news and commentary. I especially enjoyed reading Chris Bailey's Sunday column about local issues and people. Su...
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Why I voted no on the recall voteJun 14, 2008 11:00 pm - As state senator for Illinois' 22nd District, there has not been a single vote I've taken without believing I had the support of the people of my district. The "recall" ...
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Kudos to a trio of Fox Valley heroesJun 14, 2008 11:00 pm - In a time of hopelessness and anger over the economy and the price of gas, these stories elevate the spirit. Sometimes we set out to do wonderful things to help our fell...
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Campaign cash issue for judgesJun 14, 2008 11:00 pm - A new study by the Brennan Center for Justice at New York University found "The ethics and integrity of a judge should be beyond reproach. Accepting contributions from a...