Deerfield Opinion
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Right to keep and bear arms should be honoredAug 06, 2010 11:00 pm - The Supreme Court recently applied the right to keep and bear arms to state and local governments. Justice Scalia wrote in that decision that this right guarantees, "the...
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Mark Kirk only giving rich more moneyAug 06, 2010 11:00 pm - I'm incredibly disappointed by Congressman Mark Kirk's recent vote against extending unemployment benefits, especially in light of his outspoken support of continuing th...
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Job, pay are never sure for road crewsAug 06, 2010 11:00 pm - Hooray for Pat Slavik's letter, "Road workers face tough conditions" Not only do road crews work in many extreme conditions, but they get paid only for hours worked. No ...
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Illinois Green Party deserves a closer lookAug 06, 2010 11:00 pm - Anyone who is not a die-hard Republican or Democrat would probably agree that we need a real change in government. Not just a change in the party in power and not just a...
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Don't credit Obama for Iraq withdrawalAug 06, 2010 11:00 pm - Obama just took full credit for our success in Iraq and announced that we will cease combat operations in Iraq and draw down our soldiers there to 50,000 by Aug. 31 just...
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Now is chance for Lake Michigan waterAug 06, 2010 11:00 pm - After reading the article in the Daily Herald on July 31, as Mayor of Volo, I wanted to publicly state Volo's support for the effort to obtain Lake Michigan water and al...
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Move garden, save Island Lake community's gemAug 06, 2010 11:00 pm - In the best interest of our town and future generations, I think the Village of Island Lake mayor and supporting trustees should think twice before a natural resource at...
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Liberals determined to destroy freedomsAug 06, 2010 11:00 pm - What has prompted such disdain in liberals' minds for the American way of life? They, as well as conservatives, have reaped the benefits of our free society. Most outspo...
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Laws are for safety, not our convenienceAug 06, 2010 11:00 pm - How often are you driving, having one of those days when it seems every other driver is using the loose interpretation of the rules of the road? People rolling through s...
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Roadwork should be made less painfulAug 06, 2010 11:00 pm - With all due respect to highway construction workers, the state of Illinois, President Obama and our elected officials, is it necessary to besiege the entire Chicago are...