Des Plaines Opinion
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Inmates getting too good a deal?Apr 03, 2011 2:00 am - Re: March 17 article “State wants inmate’s wages” Not a bad deal! Three meals a day, roof over your head and a paying job as a furniture assembler. Question: Is this inm...
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Wording in some laws simply inaccurateApr 03, 2011 12:00 am - In response to the article, “Palatine attorney wants to do away with offensive words in Illinois law,” Over the Rainbow Association, a nonprofit organization dedicated t...
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Cuts to after-school programs carry risksApr 03, 2011 12:00 am - Illinois’ anti-crime arsenal contains no weapons more powerful than the proven programs that help kids get the right start – like quality educational child care, after-s...
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Local elections matter to homeownersApr 03, 2011 12:00 am - While elections for national and statewide office often capture our attention and stir our emotions, it’s the races closer to home that actually have the biggest effect ...
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Vote for Arlington trustees who support slots at trackApr 03, 2011 12:00 am - Trustees are local representatives for all residents. Residents' tax dollars support the village. Services cost money. Arlington Racecourse provides millions for schools...
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We’re fighting fire with fire in drug warApr 01, 2011 11:00 pm - Mexican President Felipe Calderon’s Washington meetings were an opportunity to insert some sanity into U.S.-Mexico strategies for combating the drug trade, which is rava...
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Funeral protest not Christian behaviorApr 01, 2011 11:00 pm - I am appalled, but not surprised, by the Supreme Court decision to uphold the harassment of grieving military families as protected free speech. This is yet another inst...
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Schock’s arrogance detriment to ElginApr 01, 2011 11:00 pm - Because I attended the March 16 AFLA-sponsored Elgin mayoral debate, I would like to share some of my impressions. Many topics were discussed, but I will focus on just t...
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Tax ‘compromise’ burdens middle classApr 01, 2011 11:00 pm - The tax agreement between the Republicans and the Democrats is not a compromise. To be called a compromise, all sides must have given in (to some extent) and in return r...
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Sorry to see free senior rides goApr 01, 2011 11:00 pm - Sorry to see free senior rides go Well, the free rides for seniors on Metra and Pace are gone thanks to state Rep. Suzie Bassi. She fought the program from the star...