Downers Grove Opinion
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Just say no to medical marijuanaJan 19, 2011 10:00 pm - As a grandparent, I am taking a stand against so-called “medical marijuana.” Today, more teens are smoking marijuana than are smoking cigarettes, according to the 2010 M...
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Tea party strategy is obviousJan 19, 2011 10:00 pm - Tea party strategy is obvious It seems the tea party has stumbled upon what could be considered the ultimate campaign strategy. Prior to an election, the party “ra...
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Need real leaders in governmentJan 19, 2011 10:00 pm - I work in the real world, far from the turmoil of Washington D.C. People of different political beliefs, faiths and backgrounds work together every day without the infig...
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Quality, not quantity, key for homeworkJan 19, 2011 12:00 am - Daily Herald Editorial Board Homework. How much is too much? What should it entail? And when should it be classroom work rather than completed after school? Those are qu...
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Tuscon shooting was an act of terrorismJan 19, 2011 12:00 am - Unfortunately, I am not surprised to hear everyone from professional psychiatrists to radio talk show hosts immediately labeling the Tucson shooter as delusional, unstab...
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'No labels' might help with civilityJan 19, 2011 12:00 am - The recent horrifying shootings in Arizona should be a wake-up call to all Americans. While we do not yet know all the facts, we do know enough already to say that somet...
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Statistics support health care repealJan 17, 2011 10:00 pm - A recent “Investor's Business Daily” article provided very interesting statistics from a survey by the United Nations International Health Organization. I think you will...
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Liberals jumped to conclusionsJan 17, 2011 10:00 pm - I am amazed at how quickly the tragic shooting in Tucson, Ariz., was politicized by liberal politicians and the liberal news media. Within hours of the shooting, and in ...
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Hanover Park family objects to ticketsJan 16, 2011 12:00 am - My name is Timothy Marcus. I am 31 years old, and I grew up in Hanover Park. About 10 years ago I moved to South Carolina. While in the South I met my wonderful wife, an...
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Palin cooked her own political gooseJan 15, 2011 12:00 am - While it’s improper at this time to assess the political implications of how the country has responded to the insane shooting in Tucson on Jan. 8, one thing is beginning...