Elgin Opinion
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We’re like slaves to our governmentDec 06, 2012 2:50 pm - One hundred fifty years ago a war was fought to end slavery. What has happened since then? Our nation is slowly turning into a slave state. How, you ask? The plantation ...
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Editorial: Pension solution must address the issue of controlDec 06, 2012 4:00 am - State Rep. Elaine Nekritz is doing something all too few of her colleagues in Springfield appear willing to venture. The Northbrook Democrat keeps offering specific prop...
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Library should carry mature-rated gamesDec 06, 2012 3:40 am - As an adult gamer, I find myself puzzled and annoyed by the lack of mature-rated games to borrow from Gail Borden Public Library. This is a shame, as there is no real re...
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How has America slipped beneath waves?Dec 05, 2012 3:40 am - I read with amusement Mr. Grens’ letter, “America we knew slips beneath waves.” I was wondering what alternate reality there exits where a Republican falls on his sword ...
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D303 superintendent contract ridiculousDec 05, 2012 3:40 am - Once again the St. Charles school board is tossing around money like they have unlimited funds. We will be footing the annual cost of the superintendent’s premiums for h...
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D300 concerned more about bottom lineDec 05, 2012 3:40 am - A current problem District 300 students face is the classroom cuts and sizes. Should District 300 be allowed to change the learning environment in order to save money? ...
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Speed bumps for all school zonesDec 04, 2012 3:40 am - The majority of drivers do not obey speed limit signs in school zones. Speed bumps should be installed in all school zones in the U.S. The cost for speed bumps is less e...
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Licenses for illegal immigrants smokescreenDec 02, 2012 3:40 am - Here they go again, rewarding law breakers. Isn’t rewarding illegal immigrants called aiding and abetting? Why guard the border when those vote-hungry politicians lure t...
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Legislature must address pensionsDec 02, 2012 3:40 am - Once again Illinois General Assembly members profited by pandering to their constituents, ignoring the state pension plan debacle and getting re-elected. Now the truth c...
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The SoapboxDec 01, 2012 4:00 am - Sleeping in a box: About 27 students — some who have not known hunger themselves — now have an idea of what it’s like to be homeless. The group camped out for a night on...