Des Plaines Opinion
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A tax reform that's unfair to seniorsAug 07, 2010 11:00 pm - Some laws are well thought out and fairly address an issue facing taxpayers; others seem to make things worse. Legislation that Gov. Pat Quinn signed into law last week ...
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Squads made in U.S. better for economyAug 07, 2010 11:00 pm - From my perspective the economy is getting worse. I'd like to suggest a partial solution, and hope politicians and village managers throughout Illinois consider my sugge...
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Blagojevich's possible acquittal could be costly for IllinoisAug 06, 2010 11:00 pm - Here's a scary thought. If Rod Blagojevich is acquitted on the charges brought against him by Patrick Fitzgerald and company, could he demand his old job back as governo...
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Right to keep and bear arms should be honoredAug 06, 2010 11:00 pm - The Supreme Court recently applied the right to keep and bear arms to state and local governments. Justice Scalia wrote in that decision that this right guarantees, "the...
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Mark Kirk only giving rich more moneyAug 06, 2010 11:00 pm - I'm incredibly disappointed by Congressman Mark Kirk's recent vote against extending unemployment benefits, especially in light of his outspoken support of continuing th...
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Job, pay are never sure for road crewsAug 06, 2010 11:00 pm - Hooray for Pat Slavik's letter, "Road workers face tough conditions" Not only do road crews work in many extreme conditions, but they get paid only for hours worked. No ...
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Illinois Green Party deserves a closer lookAug 06, 2010 11:00 pm - Anyone who is not a die-hard Republican or Democrat would probably agree that we need a real change in government. Not just a change in the party in power and not just a...
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Laws are for safety, not our convenienceAug 06, 2010 11:00 pm - How often are you driving, having one of those days when it seems every other driver is using the loose interpretation of the rules of the road? People rolling through s...
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Roadwork should be made less painfulAug 06, 2010 11:00 pm - With all due respect to highway construction workers, the state of Illinois, President Obama and our elected officials, is it necessary to besiege the entire Chicago are...
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Businesses should respect, not exploit immigrantsAug 05, 2010 11:00 pm - The opposition to the proposed immigration law in Arizona is not about illegals. It's about the potential abuse of those who are citizens. A recent story told of a Hispa...