Downers Grove Opinion
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Library friends support tax increaseNov 06, 2009 10:00 pm - The Friends of the Glen Ellyn Library would like to express its support for the library's proposed bond issuance and tax levy increase in order to finance much-needed bu...
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For reform, remove corporate interestsNov 06, 2009 10:00 pm - Great letter, Paul Sjordal (Fence Post, Nov. 23). Thank you for pointing out that with meaningful campaign finance reform, it wouldn't matter which party controlled the ...
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Can't compare city and suburb scoresNov 06, 2009 10:00 pm - There is a basic flaw in comparing Chicago and suburban school scores. The Chicago high schools are presently segregated based on innate test scoring ability. Magnet hig...
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Are seniors being taken for a ride?Nov 06, 2009 10:00 pm - In August our government announced the policy regarding H1N1 vaccinations. This new policy which is now in effect does not provide shots for those in the 64 and older ag...
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Can a politician count to a billion?Nov 06, 2009 10:00 pm - President Obama just signed a $680 billion defense bill into law. The claim is that the bill will save us money on the wars. Do you realize how much money that is? That...
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Better off with 'masculine' leaders?Nov 05, 2009 10:00 pm - I read a letter to the editor written by an individual who makes regular submissions who always educates. This time, however, he inspired me to reply. His theory that p...
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Where's outrage on Walmart non-vote?Nov 05, 2009 10:00 pm - While many people have been musing over the false quotes of Rush Limbaugh, I keep wondering when someone will pay attention to the racial implications of a wealthy white...
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Reveal ties when talking up presidentNov 05, 2009 10:00 pm - This is in response to Diane Niesman's letter on Oct 28. The awarding of a Nobel Peace Prize to President Obama after being in office for only nine months is clearly jus...
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Be wary of pols who said no to reformNov 05, 2009 10:00 pm - Thanks to the Daily Herald for the "Who will say no to party leaders?" article in the Oct 28 edition. This is one of the reasons I am a Daily Herald subscriber - you giv...
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Aurora, beware of budget promisesNov 05, 2009 10:00 pm - After I got home from another Aurora City Council meeting and kissed my daughters goodnight, I thought, "What just happened tonight?" and sighed. The first issue that wa...