Crystal Lake Opinion
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Ellis' flag comments offensive and crudeOct 05, 2017 12:01 am - I think Traci O'Neal Ellis has a right, granted to her by the Constitution of the United States, to express any of her views. Personally, I find her comment regarding th...
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Even stand in own living room for anthemOct 02, 2017 1:00 am - I lived in another country for a few years. I stood for the US National Anthem every time it came on the TV there. I still stand in my own living room. I cannot condone ...
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Pathetic case for eliminating CollegeSep 25, 2017 12:01 am - On Sept. 17, I read one of your most bias and quite frankly pathetic arguments for eliminating the electoral college. Your selective use of "historians" to show that it...
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No point in antitrust laws if FTC won't actSep 22, 2017 12:01 am - Jeff Bezos is taking Amazon down a dangerous, monopolistic path. Just last week, the Federal Trade Commission announced that it would be ending its investigation into wh...
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RONALD L. SCHEFDORE D.M.D., LTD HOSTING A COAT DRIVESep 18, 2017 11:00 pm - Give the gift of warmth. People's Resource Center is in need this winter. Donate new and used coats, hats & gloves. They are always in need of New socks. All sizes accep...
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One-day media boycott of Trump?Aug 27, 2017 12:01 am - I think the best way to shut up our incredibly ignorant president would be to stop giving him press coverage. He has to invent something every day so he can be in front ...
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This can't become War on Drugs 2.0Aug 24, 2017 12:01 am - I applaud President Trump for his declaration of the opioid crisis as a national emergency. That praise is not without reservation, however, as it comes with a stern war...
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Tollway fines could settle state debtAug 14, 2017 1:00 am - The article, "Tollway wants higher speeds on I-90," in the July 28 issue struck a sensitive spot in me. I was driving this past Sunday from the northwest suburbs to Ind...
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Uphold constitution on school supportAug 14, 2017 1:00 am - Our state constitution in Article X, Section 1 says that the state has the primary responsibility for financing the system of public education. This is the law. This is ...
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Putting a stop to the shenanigansAug 13, 2017 12:01 am - McHenry County taxpayers pay higher property taxes than 99.99 percent of Americans, and that's on top of a permanent income tax increase in a state with almost 7,000 loc...