Des Plaines Opinion
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Thanks for support of civil union billDec 15, 2010 10:00 pm - This is a joyful time as the Illinois Religious Freedom Protection and Civil Union Act has passed the General Assembly. It is what it says, and I would like to thank my ...
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Where is the state's gambling money?Dec 15, 2010 10:00 pm - Seriously? In response to state Sen. Terry Link's position on clinging to his suburban gambling dream, the only dreams related to gambling are those of individuals and f...
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If Obama's not a socialist, who is?Dec 15, 2010 10:00 pm - Phil Williams in his Dec. 5 Fence Post letter is laboring under the common delusion that socialists and Nazis are different. “. . . the far left is communism and sociali...
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Fonda undeserving of good publicityDec 15, 2010 10:00 pm - On Nov. 29, you ran a promotional article about Jane Fonda in the Health & Fitness section. Of all the great things going on to get healthier, why write about and promot...
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DREAM Act support misguidedDec 15, 2010 10:00 pm - One in four Americans is enrolled in a government food program. Nearly 10 percent of Americans are out of work, while many more have given up even looking for work in th...
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The super rich could get by on lessDec 15, 2010 10:00 pm - This is all you really need to know about American politics. Our income tax system is considered “progressive” because it puts the highest rates on those best able to af...
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Corruption behind higher tax billsDec 15, 2010 10:00 pm - The election of Joe Berrios to Cook County assessor is frightening and makes me feel helpless. The taxes we paid for 2009 increased by 8.6 percent over last year, and ou...
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Small classes critical to student successDec 15, 2010 10:00 pm - I believe classroom sizes are far too large in most schools. It's with great consideration that 20 students should be the largest class size, although it's been shown we...
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Purpose of marriage more than offspringDec 15, 2010 10:00 pm - In a recent letter, the executive director of the Illinois Family Institute took a stand against same-sex unions, citing the “public purpose” of marriage. Considering th...
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Give Huskies more coverageDec 15, 2010 10:00 pm - I am completely amazed at the lack of coverage for undoubtedly the best Illinois football team this year. The NIU Huskies have a record of 10 wins and 2 losses. In the M...