Des Plaines Opinion
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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...
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Private sector better at running health careDec 15, 2010 10:00 pm - This letter is in response to your Nov. 14 story and Nov. 26 editorial comments. As I first read your story of how Medicare wouldn't pay for a woman's skilled nursing ca...
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GOP must explain thinking on tax cutsDec 14, 2010 10:00 pm - I have always supported the President's desire to work with Republicans on all the legislation that he's tried to pass since the election. But by now it should be clear ...
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The unborn must not be marginalizedDec 14, 2010 10:00 pm - I am reading a book titled “Bonhoeffer,” who was a Lutheran minister in Germany during the rise of the Nazi regime. I am the son of German immigrants, who were gentle an...