Des Plaines Opinion
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Boomers, let's take back our pound signAug 17, 2014 5:01 am - I want to know, when did the pound sign (#) become a hash tag? In my 60-plus years we have always been told press the pound sign at the end of the conversation. So who n...
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Obama part of problem of immigrationAug 10, 2014 5:01 am - In their wisdom, our forefathers passed legal immigration laws. There is a reason the immigration laws are the way they are. One reason is to prevent the country from be...
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Editorial: Even in the dark, a school's anniversary mattersAug 10, 2014 1:00 am - Sometimes, even the most upbeat of us have to shake our heads. The unprecedented outbreak of Ebola in West Africa and the threat of it at home. The worsening war in Iraq...
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Superrich are gaining too much powerAug 05, 2014 5:01 am - I used to be a news junkie. I am inclined to be an activist and look for opportunities to promote liberal and progressive programs to further the common good. However, i...
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Phrases hide truth about abortionAug 04, 2014 5:01 am - Regarding "Health decisions belong to women" by Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon published on July 7, in my opinion health decisions should not include the taking of a human life. ...
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Israel leaves Gaza residents with few optionsAug 04, 2014 5:01 am - It seems to me that all the media are biased on the side of Israel. We need to hear the rest of the story. I see this through the eyes of my daughter, Pam Bailey, who re...
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Let's return to stricter immigrant requirementsAug 03, 2014 5:01 am - On the July 11 Opinion page there was a letter from Mike Junge regarding immigrants. It interested me because I remember my father relating the requirements to enter the...
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U.S. has a duty to help end conflictAug 02, 2014 5:01 am - I hope my members of Congress will support and work for a lasting cease fire that includes lifting the Israeli blockade of Gaza. The U.S. has a particular responsibility...
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We're too loose with the hyphen on nationalitiesAug 01, 2014 5:01 am - I like newspapers. I grew up in a household that received a morning paper, an evening paper and a local weekly paper. Now my husband and I find it hard to start our day ...
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Demand accountability in state spendingJul 30, 2014 5:01 am - Considering voter anger over a tax increase, it seems doubtful the state income tax will remain at 5 percent. While Illinois is not the poorest state it has to be one of...