Des Plaines Opinion
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A.I.G. bonuses are an outrageApr 04, 2009 11:00 pm - The A.I.G. bonuses are an absolute outrage, and they are eclipsed only by the inability of our government to stop them. Tim McGlynn Palatine ...
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Take responsibility, Dodd and FrankApr 03, 2009 11:00 pm - I'm convinced after listening to the evidence that Barney Frank and Chris Dodd should either "resign from office or fall on their own sword" and the most convincing evi...
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These politicians deserve an OscarApr 03, 2009 11:00 pm - I am beginning to understand why actors do well in politics ... watch just about anything coming out of the mouth of the politicians involved in this financial mess and ...
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Let's talk about paying for illegalsApr 03, 2009 11:00 pm - In light of all the increases in taxes and fees that Gov.Quinn is requesting, why is neither he nor the media discussing the billions of dollars spent each year by the s...
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Roth has earned respect of Streamwood residentsApr 03, 2009 11:00 pm - I am writing to express my support for the re-election of Streamwood Village President Billie Roth. Billie has been a strong advocate for the village and has earned the ...
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Science vs. Intelligent designApr 03, 2009 11:00 pm - This is a response to Mr. Norm Reuter's letter (Feb. 4), in which he mocks the letter from Lisa Williams who stated that "intelligent design is mythology and has no basi...
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Science or politics, Mr. President?Apr 03, 2009 11:00 pm - It was encouraging to read President Obama has declared that science - not political ideology - would guide his administration. It will be interesting to hear how he ju...
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Saturday SoapboxApr 03, 2009 11:00 pm - Leadership in tough times: Kudos to Des Plaines City Manager Jason Bajor, who announced last week he would not accept a pay raise, given the suburb's fiscal constraints ...
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It's not the guns - It's the gangbangersApr 03, 2009 11:00 pm - And in the news today, another law-abiding Chicago citizen is held responsible for a shooting by a city gangbanger. Isn't the timing (and reporting) of recent gun crime ...
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Big payout between the lines for A.I.G.Apr 03, 2009 11:00 pm - A.I.G. Arrogance. Ineptness. Greed. Need I say more? Jim Hanlon Arlington Heights ...