Des Plaines Opinion
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What Obama's tax plan will really doSep 18, 2008 11:00 pm - When government wishes to reduce smoking, they increase cigarette taxes. What goal for jobs does Obama have in mind when he proposes to raise business taxes? Al Engberg...
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Tina Fey one ups Palin in every waySep 18, 2008 11:00 pm - It seems that the whole county is abuzz with Tina Fey's hilarious impersonation of Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin on Saturday Night Live. The sad ir...
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How can anyone defend Bush?Sep 16, 2008 11:00 pm - I can't believe the mentality of some of the writers to this newspaper. I'm speaking about the few who find no fault with the Bush administration for the past 7.5 years...
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Bush hasn't made our lives betterSep 15, 2008 11:00 pm - I read a letter to the editor the other day that stated we as a nation were better off economically under the Bush administration. I would like to know how this person ...
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Obama can speak, but can he deliver?Sep 15, 2008 11:00 pm - On Aug. 28, Sen. Obama delivered a speech that only he is capable of doing. His delivery was definitely magnificent. However the substance was vague, lacking in strengt...
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The country needs Palin's honestySep 15, 2008 11:00 pm - I applaud Sen. John McCain's selection of Gov. Sarah Palin for his running mate. She might be low on experience, but very high on honesty. Something we drastically need...
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Issues, not gender, make a differenceSep 14, 2008 11:00 pm - I have been an independent voter for many years. I voted for Edgar, Ryan and Blagojevich for governors and have voted for both Republicans and Democrats in a variety of...
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Keep kids safe from goose droppingsSep 14, 2008 11:00 pm - I fully agree with letter from Linda Gierlach in Monday's Herald. I wondered what golf courses and playgrounds at schools do. Foxes, dogs, etc. I saw children playing in...
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Reduce the power of the presidencySep 12, 2008 11:00 pm - Soon we will have a new president. Either one will be an improvement over the past eight years. I personally prefer Barack Obama for his policy of fairer social equity ...
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Abstinence isn't realistic for teensSep 10, 2008 11:00 pm - Population control is one way to help manage the world's resources and energy so that we can all live a comfortable lifestyle, now and in the future. I don't believe in...