Des Plaines Opinion
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Show reverence for all types of lifeJul 21, 2011 3:00 am - The atrocious massacre of dozens of deer in Kane County was inhumane, useless and a waste of money. When will humans leave wildlife alone? Millions of creatures have bee...
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Politicians have gotten out of touchJul 21, 2011 3:00 am - Before running for public office candidates should be forced to pass a test on economics and the meaning of the “work illegal” and what the word “promise” means. They gi...
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Do something about bike path threatsJul 21, 2011 3:00 am - The bike path along the Fox River is one of the Elgin area’s greatest assets. Sadly, once one is directly south of the riverboat, one must often run the gantlet through ...
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Raise decency level in movies, on TVJul 19, 2011 2:00 am - When are we going to stop poisoning our society with movies that are violent, have bad language or have drugs and sex in them? The movie, TV and video industries are des...
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We need a fair and upfront CongressJul 19, 2011 2:00 am - I want to express my concern over the current national debt ceiling impasse we are all watching take place in Washington. I submit that this is an attempt at “back door”...
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Liberals perpetuate global warming hoaxJul 19, 2011 2:00 am - I know that most people probably missed the blurb by a federal agency called the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration about global warming. After all it was b...
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Does Barrington lag in old-age planning?Jul 18, 2011 3:00 am - “Most communities are behind in planning for their aging populations,” says Carol Morello (syndicated column published June 27). Barrington has four senior residences fo...
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Palatine parade story missing important detailJul 18, 2011 3:00 am - Thank you Ed Sutarik for your factual explanation, (July 11 Neighbor Fencepost), regarding the Palatine Jaycees’ refusal to allow the Palatine Area Catholics Respect Lif...
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Keep dogs away from Mt. Prospect marketJul 18, 2011 3:00 am - This past Sunday I decided to once again visit the MP farmer’s market. For years I have not stopped by and now I remember why. I could not believe the number of dogs at ...
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Why we’re not close to an energy crisisJul 18, 2011 3:00 am - Is energy independence a worthwhile goal? A lot of Washington politicians and “environmental experts” have loudly proclaimed that it is. But the belief in energy indepen...