Downers Grove Opinion
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How's obstructionism working for GOP?Mar 13, 2018 1:00 am - Political ads have already kicked into high gear for the upcoming gubernatorial elections, but this year Republicans aren't touting what they'll do for Illinois. Instead...
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Amendment should not block regulationMar 10, 2018 12:00 am - Excepting our military, absolutely no American "needs" an automatic weapon of any kind. When the Bill of Rights, which includes the Second Amendment, was ratified in 179...
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We need to stop corporate control of politicsMar 09, 2018 12:00 am - Welcome to the Season of Political Smear Campaigns where high-priced, prime-time smear ads spew tabloid-style drama, fear mongering, disinformation, and blame. This toxi...
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Same old gutless congressmenMar 07, 2018 12:00 am - Seventeen more young people murdered by a person with an automatic rifle, and several more wounded. Ho-hum. The Second Amendment gives us the right to bear arms. When th...
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Protesters harassed at gun control marchMar 07, 2018 12:00 am - I was assaulted both verbally and physically at a peaceful protest for sensible gun law reform. The Wheaton Police Department had been contacted beforehand and did nothi...
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Lead by exampleMar 04, 2018 12:00 am - I am responding to a column recently written on District 4 candidates for DuPage County Board. Some of the politicians in DuPage County tend to not lead by example, but ...
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Infrastructure ignoredMar 03, 2018 12:00 am - According to reports, the corporate tax cut is being used to buy back stock and boost CEO pay, which is already excessive. An increase in the military budget will be an ...
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Who not to vote forMar 02, 2018 12:00 am - If only newspapers around the country, would list the candidates who have been endorsed by the NRA. Then voters would know who not to vote for in upcoming elections. Gar...
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Don't waste chance to act on gun violenceFeb 28, 2018 12:00 am - There is always a time for thoughts and prayers when tragedy strikes, but on the heels of the horrific gun violence that struck the community of Parkland, Florida, now i...
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Rights not unlimitedFeb 28, 2018 12:00 am - Anton Scalia said our Second Amendment is not unlimited. Similarly, our First Amendment right does not give us the right to yell, "Fire!" in a crowded movie theater. Sca...