Diamond Lake Opinion
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Put spending money into hands of poorSep 06, 2011 5:00 am - Allowing the wealthy to have more money will not create jobs. Jobs don’t appear from higher profits or from larger investments; jobs are created when a company’s demand ...
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Worthy goal should become a modelSep 01, 2011 5:00 am - First, some facts and figures from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control: Ÿ Obesity among children and adolescents has nearly tripled over the past 30 years — from just o...
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Cooperation key in foreclosure blightAug 30, 2011 12:00 am - There is no shortage of reminders these days of the recession and the snail’s pace of its recovery. It is emphasized in a palpable fear and uncertainty of what may still...
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The SoapboxAug 27, 2011 5:00 am - At last, a memorial: We and other organizations have long called for a memorial marking the deadliest airliner accident on U.S. soil. Finally, 32 years after Flight 191 ...
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Easing the sting in summer of turmoilAug 26, 2011 12:00 am - Mosquitoes personify aggravation this summer. Some remind me of Snoopy in his World War II bomber taking aim. But things could be worse. For our family this is a season ...
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Look to Coolidge for good senseAug 22, 2011 4:00 am - The wisdom of “Silent Cal:” Ÿ “The people cannot look to legislation generally for success. Industry, thrift, character, are not conferred by act or resolve. Government...
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We need a fresh start on CongressAug 22, 2011 4:00 am - When my computer stops working, I can reboot it and it works again. When my cell phone stops working, I can reboot it and it works again. When my TV stops working, I can...
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Gov. Quinn, be a leaderAug 21, 2011 5:00 am - Gov. Quinn and his cronies are doing an excellent job of enacting touchy feely feel good legislation that creates a diversion from the true problems in our state. This ...
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Community organizing a noble pursuitAug 21, 2011 5:00 am - Regardless of the many crises we find ourselves in these days, I will always be proud to be an American. My father (and also my oldest sister) became an American citizen...
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Why don’t police tranquilize dogs?Aug 20, 2011 5:00 am - In regard to an Aug. 8 article by Tara Garcia Mathewson, I found the story very disturbing. I was sad that the little poodle died, but I was also sad that the Elgin poli...