Deerfield Opinion
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Benefits are many for those riding busMay 29, 2012 5:00 am - Recent comments made in this newspaper present the opportunity to tell Pace’s story about our efforts to provide the best service that we can for Chicago’s suburbs. In 2...
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Chicago guarded people’s rights wellMay 29, 2012 5:00 am - “Victory to Taliban” and upside-down American flags? Am I in America or in an enemy country? I was shocked at what I saw at the NATO rally over the weekend. I felt sad s...
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Excess cash should go back to taxpayersMay 29, 2012 5:00 am - The May 15 editorial “Review, choose conference costs wisely” highlights just the latest example of public officials’ lack of sensitivity about spending taxpayers’ money...
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New casinos, slots good for stateMay 28, 2012 5:00 am - We’re up to our necks in a deepening financial crisis and staggering unemployment rates. But a very real solution exists that enables the state to generate revenue and c...
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Gambling is no revenue generatorMay 28, 2012 5:00 am - Gambling revenue promises are rarely met. Gambling interests are pushing for a vote on a massive expansion bill during the final weeks of the legislative session. SB 184...
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Let’s cut our oil usage by halfMay 28, 2012 5:00 am - As one of the largest cities in the United States, Chicago has resting on its shoulders a heavy responsibility. This responsibility consists of taking care of the citize...
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No empathy for veteransMay 27, 2012 5:00 am - I hope our commander and chief didn’t injure his arm by patting himself on the back so many times. His taking credit for killing Osama bin Laden is a joke. If you recall...
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U.S. shouldn’t deny right to be marriedMay 27, 2012 5:00 am - In more than 130 comments to the story “Obama voices his support for gay marriage,” I have read about how great this is and how bad it is, the effect on the election, ho...
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Let residents vote on pension shiftMay 27, 2012 5:00 am - So Gov. Quinn and Boss Madigan want to dump the cost of school pensions onto homeowners. These guys are going to tax people right out of their own homes if this isn’t st...
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Honor servicemen, women this monthMay 26, 2012 5:00 am - Throughout May, this country has taken the time to celebrate and honor the armed services that protect the freedoms we enjoy every day. From Military Spouse Appreciation...