Des Plaines Opinion
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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...
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Saturday soapbox: We want more flashing crosswalksMay 02, 2008 11:00 pm - The crosswalk going from the Metropolis parking lot to the other side of Dunton Avenue in downtown Arlington Heights lights up with flashing yellow lights when the pedes...
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We have to realize we're in a warMay 01, 2008 11:00 pm - This is an open letter to Rich Jacobson of Palatine. His letter appeared April 12. Mr. Jacobson, we're in a war! After reading your letter, I am concerned about where yo...
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Stroger to suburbs: Drop deadMay 01, 2008 11:00 pm - Just when we think Cook County Board President Todd Stroger can't get any more obtuse, he outdoes himself. We're referring to his comments Wednesday virtually daring the...