Des Plaines Opinion
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Village could do more to enforce crosswalk lawAug 06, 2016 1:00 am - I'm very sorry about the crosswalk accident on Central. I drive that every morning and have seen drivers pass through without slowing down. I personally think they shoul...
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Court should uphold amendment referendumJul 30, 2016 1:00 am - It is time for a change in Illinois. Over 540,000 Illinois voters signed a petition to give us the opportunity in November to change the state constitution. The change i...
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Messages painted on paths might help prevent bike/walker crashesJul 26, 2016 5:00 am - Thank you for your most recent reminder about safety on our park pathways ("Our View" 7/9/2016). FYI, the Mount Prospect Park District has recently stenciled cautionary ...
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Cruz refusal shows his lack of characterJul 23, 2016 1:00 am - Sen Ted Cruz's refusal to endorse the GOP's nominee at the Republican convention, even though he pledged publicly to do so during the debates, reinforces the earlier con...
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Don't underestimate freedom loversJul 22, 2016 1:00 am - It would seem those wishing to inflict terror and mayhem upon the civilized portion of our planet are not fully aware how important freedom is or how willing we are to d...
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Bikers and walkers don't mix on narrow pathsJul 18, 2016 5:00 am - Thank you, letter writer of "Walkers beware the paths at Melas Park" and thank you, Daily Herald, for printing it on July 5. We at Lake Arlington in Arlington Heights ha...
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Nation suffering from decline in moralityJul 18, 2016 1:00 am - We are deeply saddened, but not surprised by violent crime and a total lack of respect for human life in the United States. We believe all crime, violent and nonviolent...
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Editorial: Petty politics taint a simple effort to show solidarity, compassionJul 14, 2016 1:00 am - It was an honorable gesture made in the wake of a horrible tragedy thousands of miles away. And petty politics got in the way. Perhaps the intent isn't to make the city ...
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Clinton motivated by greedJul 11, 2016 1:00 am - The editorial on Hillary Clinton's misguided use of a non-governmental non-secure server misses the point. The intent was preplanned and guided by Hillary and Bill Clint...
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Show proper respect when flag is passingJul 11, 2016 1:00 am - The 4th of July is a time to remember our birthday as a free nation. To commemorate this day, we share together fireworks displays and watch parades. While watching p...