Des Plaines Opinion
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Manager hiring raises questionsMay 11, 2008 11:00 pm - The hiring of Jason Bajor as city manager in Des Plaines under his own terms (his pushing a higher pay scale for all the department heads did not hurt) left some questio...
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We need whole story on suspectsMay 11, 2008 11:00 pm - Recently I read in the Herald where there was a robbery in the downtown Arlington Heights area. The description of the suspect or suspects included approximate height, w...
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Economy needs different approachMay 11, 2008 11:00 pm - There is a CNBC political and financial commentator who keeps calling this a "Goldilocks Economy." I don't understand what's good in this analogy. Goldilocks and Bush ...
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Spend tax rebates on food pantriesMay 10, 2008 11:00 pm - Demand is up at food pantries due to the downturn in the economy and increased food prices. At the same time, economic stimulus pay outs are being issued by the federal ...
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Police have duty to people, not cougarsMay 09, 2008 11:00 pm - Linda Kimsey (Fence Post, April 29) wonders why four Chicago police officers chased the cougar "all day" instead of firing a tranquilizer dart to subdue the animal. Ther...
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Ethanol or corn flakes, food or fuelMay 09, 2008 11:00 pm - Could we all get our priorities straight? It seems to me that food has been an essential element of the lives of humans dating back to Adam and Eve. We don't have to hav...
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Kirk, Garrett show real independenceMay 08, 2008 11:00 pm - As a 10th Congressional District resident, I am immensely proud of our independence and open-mindedness. We are one of the most highly educated districts in the country...
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No reason to trust Jim ThompsonMay 08, 2008 11:00 pm - Just my advice to the people of Illinois: Beware the words of Jim Thompson. You've all seen what he's done for Lord Black. Jim Thompson doesn't care for the people of I...
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Eminent domain is being abusedMay 04, 2008 11:00 pm - I applaud Rosette Marturana's letter, "Leaders have no regard for history." I would like to add: If any of our leaders owned property with a viable business operating on...
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Voters have a right to judge ObamaMay 03, 2008 11:00 pm - According to an April 8 Fence post letter, it is wrong for people to judge Barack Obama. I disagree. Judging is an appropriate and rational method for citizens to decide...