Des Plaines Opinion
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Illinois needs open primariesFeb 04, 2010 10:00 pm - This last election was a joke with less than 25 percent of eligible voters taking the time to vote. The voters are turned off and who can blame them! Here in Illinois we...
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Disillusioned? Step up and get involvedFeb 04, 2010 10:00 pm - When I read about people not voting because of apathy and dissatisfaction, I have two words: get involved. Other than voting, I had never been involved in an election. A...
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Court ruling ignored protocolFeb 04, 2010 10:00 pm - The "conservative" majority of the Supreme Court struck down as unconstitutional a federal election statute limiting the extent to which corporations and unions can spen...
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Refuse to answer question about raceFeb 03, 2010 10:00 pm - The census is coming! The census is coming! In a few short weeks the decennial statistical abstract of our country will be attempted once again. Now is your chance to st...
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What is reasonable about juror system?Feb 03, 2010 10:00 pm - As a potential juror, I may be tasked by the United States District Court to make a decision based on "reasonable doubt." I would like to know how the purveyors of our j...
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Theory on source of global warmingFeb 03, 2010 10:00 pm - Eureka!, I say, much like Archimedes said when he discovered the principle of buoyancy. I have discovered the main source of mankind's contribution to global warming. Ac...
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Parties, leadership are already limitedFeb 03, 2010 10:00 pm - Your editorial, "Talking about an Illinois Revolution" turned our campaign finance reform law upside down. Contrary to your claims, the law does not limit how much anyo...
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It doesn't matter which car you driveFeb 02, 2010 10:00 pm - Regarding the huge Toyota recall, I hope Toyota comes up with a solution fast! While I'm sympathetic to Toyota owners worry; what about the rest of us drivers? Cars with...
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Take pledge to keep people workingFeb 02, 2010 10:00 pm - Pledge this. Many candidates in Illinois who are vying for office make a big deal out of their willingness to sign a pledge not to raise taxes. They argue that they can ...
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The better approach to health careFeb 02, 2010 10:00 pm - There was a moment in the State of the Union when the president said, "But if anyone from either party has a better approach that will bring down premiums, bring down th...