Des Plaines Opinion
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The facts support Kirk independenceJul 28, 2008 11:00 pm - In his letter (Fence Post, July 17) attacking Congressman Kirk, Mike Konopka says at one point that, "the 10th District isn't buying it anymore." What the 10th District ...
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Responsibility is key to our rightsJul 27, 2008 11:00 pm - Two letters in the July 16 Fence Post responded to a July 10th letter mentioning fireworks, freedom, responsibility, and property damage. Both refer to the concept that...
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Township costs less than county wouldJul 27, 2008 11:00 pm - Last month, David Hamilton continued his diatribe against township government. Let's see, he thinks that Cook County can do better? He thinks Cook County taking over ser...
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Rail is long-term answer to road congestionJul 27, 2008 11:00 pm - Our trustees have spent $10,000 of our money to help Barrington and other poorly informed municipalities fight the Canadian National Railway purchase of the EJ&E Railroa...
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The simple things in life are the bestJul 27, 2008 11:00 pm - How great can it get! A July night A full moon. A gentle breeze. And the Mount Prospect Community Band performing at their very best! Thank you! Lois Ennes Mount Prospec...
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Liberals at fault for Social Security woeJul 25, 2008 11:00 pm - In the July 9 Fence Post, Mr. Len Brauer of Palatine reminds us of a very interesting statement made by Al Gore. Mr. Gore said Social Security funds should be put in a ...
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We must lift ban on offshore drillingJul 25, 2008 11:00 pm - I laud Al Gore's service to our nation. But yet I find fault with his vision and solution to a man-made crisis. Too much is at stake to embrace vain solutions. We must...
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We must rise above partisan politicsJul 24, 2008 11:00 pm - In recent years, political discussion has turned ugly in this country. Politics has become yet another spectator sport where your team is always right and the opponents...
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Barack Obama and Brandenburg GateJul 23, 2008 11:00 pm - So columnist Charles Krauthammer (June 20) is whimpering about Barack Obama wanting to speak in front of the Brandenburg Gate, wondering what makes him so special. Well...
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The root causes of IslamophobiaJul 23, 2008 11:00 pm - In his letter to the Fence Post (July 7), Mr. Afeef seems to be saying there is no basis for Islamophobia. I would suggest otherwise. What about the man who drew a cart...