Downers Grove Opinion
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What's the rush on passing health care?Mar 12, 2010 10:00 pm - I'm scratching my head wondering why the rush on the health care debate? Even if this is pushed into law tomorrow the only immediate effect will be the taxes on the peop...
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How long can we afford this game?Mar 12, 2010 10:00 pm - In regards to the economy and politics I have a lot to learn; however, I can't help but feel that this tax issue has gotten a little ridiculous. Perhaps it's my ignoranc...
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Some in desperate need of reformMar 12, 2010 10:00 pm - I am a self-insured individual whose premiums have risen 41 percent in the last four years. In itself that increase is drastic. When you consider the fact that my deduct...
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Why so long to get things done?Mar 12, 2010 10:00 pm - On "Morning Joe" on MSNBC, Tom Friedman of The New York Times was one of the guests. The discussion came around to how China has been moving forward aggressively on infr...
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Bear with me for way to combat coyote problemMar 11, 2010 10:00 pm - At least four down, and who knows how many to go. Wheaton began its coyote culling program this week with the word that a professional trapper the city hired had capture...
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Send kids a message about 'sexting'Mar 11, 2010 10:00 pm - The term 'sexting' has become a household name recently as more and more kids get involved with sending nude or seminude pictures of themselves along with provocative me...
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Kudos to Dist. 203 for skipping raisesMar 11, 2010 10:00 pm - In these difficult times of compounding bad news, it was incredibly heartening to read of the selfless act of sacrifice and support for students and their needs on the p...
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Expect worst if you let pets run freeMar 11, 2010 10:00 pm - The March 6 letters by Nancy DiMarco and Elizabeth Reichert hit the nail on the head when it comes to pet protection against coyotes. Anyone who lets their pet run unat...
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Coyotes getting less fearful of humansMar 11, 2010 10:00 pm - I have read many letters by people who are against euthanizing coyotes in Wheaton. Let me say, that they are wild animals and they are becoming less afraid of humans. Cu...
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No one should be guaranteed a raiseMar 11, 2010 10:00 pm - I have grave concerns about the new contract approved in Naperville Unit District 203. It appears the teachers union is of the opinion that a salary increase is due them...