Des Plaines Opinion
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Some ways to make the budget workApr 28, 2011 12:00 am - Now it becomes perfectly clear, The president has spoken in his budget address that the Democratic Party has a lack of responsibility and knowledge of economics. His so-...
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World peace not just up to U.S.Apr 28, 2011 12:00 am - Since World War I, America has had the strongest economy in the world and has extended its reach to all corners of the globe in order to keep the peace. The United State...
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Offer more training for day care workersApr 28, 2011 12:00 am - I’m writing in regards to the article “No room for suburban special needs kids?” Having worked in one of the chain day care centers mentioned in this article, I can unde...
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Banks, developers get a sweet dealApr 28, 2011 12:00 am - I believe our friends in Springfield have again done us a “favor” that is not in our best interest. They have modified the state property tax directives that county asse...
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Stop jerks who give Elgin black eyeApr 28, 2011 12:00 am - I have been a resident of Elgin for more than 20 years now and I’m writing to express my sadness over an incident that happened over the weekend at the Elgin Sports Comp...
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Let’s make Hultgren one and doneApr 28, 2011 12:00 am - Rep. Randy Hultgren voted to radically change Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security and Operation Head Start for preschool children, plus other federal programs that citiz...
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Age limit on tanning takes away freedomApr 28, 2011 12:00 am - I greatly appreciate how you kept your impartiality intact throughout your article, “State suggests 17 is too young to tan,” without constantly ranting about your opinio...
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Require backup cameras now, not laterApr 27, 2011 12:00 am - Every major leap in automobile safety has come with inexplicable pushback from those who complain about added costs and abrogation of personal rights. The seat belt was ...
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Law breakers are being rewardedApr 26, 2011 12:00 am - Thank you to Sue Tiederman of Elgin for her March 28 Fence Post letter, “Family decided in 2004 to break law.” Every day, month and year illegals are breaking the law re...
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Why require sacrifices of middle class first?Apr 26, 2011 12:00 am - It was sad reading that the bookstore Borders was filing for bankruptcy. Stores will close and hundreds of employees will be laid off. But wait, there is a glimmer of ho...