Des Plaines Opinion
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Cops, firefighters should have different pensionsMay 26, 2011 12:00 am - I just recently learned that Illinois taxpayers fund five different retirement programs for state employees: State Employees Retirement System; Judges Retirement System;...
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Elgin’s Wing Park in need of attentionMay 26, 2011 12:00 am - Recently in your paper’s Neighbor section was a great picture and article on Brad Legnaioli. This superintendent of Elgin’s three golf courses, is quoted as saying, “Bec...
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We are a republic, not a democracyMay 26, 2011 12:00 am - A recent column by Esther J. Cepeda suggests students are unprepared to participate in a democracy due to a double standard in civics education, and that students have o...
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Don’t bring smoking back to casinosMay 24, 2011 1:00 am - According to the National Cancer Institute, “Secondhand smoke has 250 chemicals known to be harmful and at least 69 chemicals known to cause cancer. Inhaling secondhand ...
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Aim criticism at correct targetMay 23, 2011 12:00 am - Truth is the first casualty of war. The same goes for politics. In order to hold the parties responsible for decisions that they make, voters must know who is pushing in...
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Release of photos would incite our foesMay 23, 2011 12:00 am - My personal conviction regarding the issues that pertain to the safety, security and prosperity of the American people is both passionate and pragmatic. It is in the bes...
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Obama on right track with warMay 23, 2011 12:00 am - I must compliment Ms. Estrich for her fabulous column of May 10 (“The right loses its fight”). I am grateful and pleased that anyone sees the situation as is. Thank you....
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Protecting young is part of being humanMay 23, 2011 12:00 am - Muneeza Naqvi’s Associated Press article in your May 5 edition with the distressing picture of the crying, emaciated 21-month-old little girl, Sani in India, will haunt ...
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Still no marker at Flight 191 crash siteMay 22, 2011 12:00 am - As Memorial Day again approaches, metropolitan Chicago will mark once more the anniversary of the deadliest single airline crash (barring 9/11 terrorism) in our nation’s...
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Don’t make cuts to supportive livingMay 22, 2011 12:00 am - Illinois’ Supportive Living Program provides area seniors and their families the help they need at a price they can afford. This lower cost alternative to traditional nu...