Deerfield Opinion
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Don’t hire based on credit historyJan 31, 2011 11:00 pm - I am writing to express my appreciation for Rep. Keith Farnham’s efforts to change the job market climate by sponsoring legislation making it illegal for employers to re...
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What happened to LWV neutrality?Jan 31, 2011 11:00 pm - The Fence Post article titled, “Tax increase sorely needed,” written by the president of the League of Women Voters of Illinois, was a real eye opener. The League of Wom...
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Look ahead to more of the sameJan 31, 2011 11:00 pm - Many Illinois politicians blame the $15 billion shortfall on the current economy. The lack of courage and wisdom in too many legislators of both parties by not cutting s...
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Watch for health care smoke screenJan 31, 2011 11:00 pm - Opponents of health care reform are using expanded 1099 reporting as a smoke screen to dissuade public support and to distract from health care reform benefits, e.g., af...
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Moment of silence far from goldenJan 31, 2011 11:00 pm - It has come to my attention that Bartlett High School has picked up a 15-second “moment of silence” every morning. As a former student of Bartlett High School and a poli...
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Concern over puppy misdirectedJan 30, 2011 11:00 pm - How sweet that the manager of Petland was concerned about the puppy that was stolen and later recovered. My question is where is her concern for the mother of that puppy...
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Small gestures of good, bad leave lasting marks on kidsJan 30, 2011 11:00 pm - A smart kid with good grades, Michael Spivak came from a supportive family and had just celebrated a successful bar mitzvah that ushered him into manhood. But he still w...
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Obama not managing storm of debtJan 30, 2011 11:00 pm - Imagine trying to shovel 14 inches of snow with a thimble instead of your snow shovel. Then, after making one pass across your driveway, you put away your thimble, break...
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Finding order in a confusing worldJan 30, 2011 10:00 pm - Life starts us out in a humble way — you cry. Ironically, when you first laugh, your parents cry, for joy. So commences a Dr. Jeckyl and Mr. Hyde existence. It's a black...
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Latest Quinn hiring looks suspiciousJan 30, 2011 10:00 pm - How is it that a state employee such as former Rep. Careen Gordon is qualified for a prison review board job? Being a representative must qualify you for any high-paying...