Downers Grove Opinion
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Conservatives have misplaced prioritiesDec 07, 2009 10:00 pm - Conservatives denounce federal spending for many social programs, health care, stimulus packages, etc. They cite the burden being placed on future generations by running...
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Please rethink decision on troopsDec 07, 2009 10:00 pm - Dear Mr. President: Please do not send more of our young people to Afghanistan. This is not the way to peace, stability, prosperity, or hope for any of us. Scripture mea...
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We shouldn't be told to prayDec 07, 2009 10:00 pm - Regarding the Nov. 30 article, "Can local governments pray?" The headline made me laugh, and remember a time when "banning prayer in schools" was in the news in the city...
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Wheaton theater plans in good handsDec 07, 2009 10:00 pm - The Daily Herald's editorial "Wheaton should seize this opportunity" is farsighted and wise. As one who worked with Ray Shepardson in the 1970s on his first great theate...
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Put down your hate, in name of the lordDec 07, 2009 10:00 pm - Attention all Christians. We have entered the season of Advent, a time when we celebrate the coming of the one we call Prince of Peace. In his honor, whatever your poli...
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Don't turn blind eye to Gaza excessesDec 07, 2009 10:00 pm - On Nov. 4, the U.S. House voted 344 to 36 in favor of HR 867, which called on the president and the secretary of state to "oppose unequivocally any endorsement or furthe...
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Praise for coverage of Dugan trialDec 06, 2009 10:00 pm - I would like to congratulate you on your ongoing coverage of the Nicarico/Dugan issues and the Dugan trial. The issue is complex and very emotional, and I think that you...
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Bilingual kids will have more successDec 06, 2009 10:00 pm - Ontarioville Elementary School should teach Spanish as a second language to students who do not speak it. I believe it is essential to teach Spanish to students who are ...
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Angelo's to blame for Bears' messDec 05, 2009 10:00 pm - All this week I have heard nothing but fodder about the imminent firing of Lovie Smith and or Ron Turner. As far as I can tell neither one of these coaches had the respo...
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Why are they afraid of Green Party?Dec 05, 2009 10:00 pm - It is a shame that there is such a fear of the Green Party forging signatures. What are the D's and R's so afraid of? If they worked on balancing the budget instead of ...