Deerfield Opinion
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Let soldiers be free to be themselvesDec 14, 2010 10:00 pm - I am writing to inform you of my support for the repeal of “Don't Ask Don't Tell”. There is no reason for the discrimination against the brave men and women who choose ...
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Eat local food, eat healthierDec 13, 2010 10:00 pm - Kane County is focusing more on buying organic produce and an alternative is to support local farmers. Kane County should be boosting its economy by buying local produce...
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Mistake to resend Schakowsky to D.C.Dec 13, 2010 10:00 pm - Congratulations, Illinois, you've now re-elected Jan Schakowsky, possibly the least comprehensive representative any state could want. Two more years of wasted space. Pa...
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Obama speech more harmful than goodDec 13, 2010 10:00 pm - Dec. 7, 1941, has had a long history of being a day we reflect on for the bombing of Pearl Harbor and how that act drew the United States into World War II. It was certa...
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View climate change over long termDec 13, 2010 10:00 pm - In the aftermath of the Cancun Climate Change meetings, I would direct readers to http://www.accuracyproject.org/recordtemps.html, listing the record high and low temper...
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DREAM Act just another expenseDec 13, 2010 10:00 pm - Since there are so many children of U.S. citizens who cannot afford to attend college, why are so many people in favor of the DREAM Act? Unless I am misunderstanding som...
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Why not let voters decide?Dec 13, 2010 10:00 pm - Due to the anticipated rise in population after the results of the recent census, Elgin will add two more seats to the city council. This would increase Elgin's council ...
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Don't overtax working familiesDec 13, 2010 10:00 pm - President Obama and the Democratic Congress inherited an utter financial mess from President Bush: wars we can't afford, unjustified tax breaks for rich, evisceration of...
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GOP now defying military reportDec 13, 2010 10:00 pm - Now that the Pentagon has released the long-awaited report on DADT, and it shows clearly that gays serving openly in the military will have little to no effect on combat...
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Age change for cops nonsensicalDec 13, 2010 10:00 pm - The age requirement for nonmilitary applicants to become Chicago police officers was recently raised from 21 to 25. There are many men and women in this country who are ...