Des Plaines Opinion
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Ban on aerial lifts goes too farNov 09, 2011 4:00 am - I am writing this in response to the story, “Colleges change lift rules after Long Grove student's death.” The colleges should never have banned lifts in the first place...
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Mom questioning field trips in minorityNov 09, 2011 3:00 am - I was appalled to see the article “A field trip or a gambit?” featured on the front page of the Nov. 4 Daily Herald. This smacks of biased reporting. The fact that it is...
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AARP spreading lies about Social SecurityNov 08, 2011 4:00 am - I saw an ad on TV by the AARP that shows a senior citizen, with a gang of seniors behind him, saying: “I’m not a number. I’m not a line item on a budget. And I’m definit...
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Hold Russia, China to sanctions on IranNov 08, 2011 4:00 am - Obama When President Obama took office he said the U.S. should engage our enemies through conversation. Not only has Iran been laughing at us, in the past three years it...
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Can’t TV be more creative, less vulgar?Nov 08, 2011 4:00 am - I applaud the letter in the Oct. 27 edition from Charles Falk: “Televised vulgarity debases society.” I am increasingly disgusted with television programs. In comedy the...
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Protect COLAs for Social SecurityNov 06, 2011 11:00 pm - It was good news for seniors when Social Security recently announced a 3.6 percent cost of living adjustment. This will help retirees in our area to pay their bills. But...
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Tax payers can’t afford tablets for allNov 06, 2011 11:00 pm - I could hardly believe my eyes this morning when I read that High School District 214 plans to provide its 12,000 students with iPads at a cost of $480 each. Where does...
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Put larger traffic signs at preserveNov 06, 2011 11:00 pm - “Government of the people, by the people, for the people” unless you live in Cook County. I took a left-hand turn out of Busse Woods on Saturday, Oct. 15, in plain view ...
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Relay for Life can change yoursNov 06, 2011 11:00 pm - Want to make a difference in the fight against cancer? Join us as we plan the 2012 American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Palatine, Rolling Meadows, and Inverness. Th...
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Is tollway’s budget really necessary?Nov 06, 2011 11:00 pm - The tollway authority announced its budget of $973 million. The agency is responsible for 284 miles. Do the math: $3.4 million per mile, annually. Where is the outrage? ...