Elgin Opinion
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Contraceptive mentality does harmMar 06, 2012 4:00 am - Contraceptive mentality does harm Robert Harrison’s “A History of ...” is a blatant misrepresentation of Catholic history not to mention St. Thomas Aquinas. The church’...
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Gas prices are all politics for ObamaMar 06, 2012 4:00 am - Gas prices are all politics for Obama The Obama administration has blocked all efforts to increase oil production and President Obama and his energy czar (Steven Chu) ha...
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Longer gym class means healthier kidsMar 06, 2012 3:40 am - We need to solve obesity and related health problems. I believe that all the schools in St. Charles District 303 should make physical education mandatory. Physical educa...
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Why is Brunner preserve still closed?Mar 06, 2012 3:40 am - Why is Brunner preserve still closed? In October 2008, the Kane County Forest Preserve District purchased the 741-acre Brunner property for $40 million, the largest...
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Include Poland in visa waiver programMar 05, 2012 8:34 pm - It is well past time for the United States to end its inexplicable and discriminatory policy of excluding Poland from its visa waiver program. Poland and its many visito...
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Biggert for District 11 Congress, GOPMar 05, 2012 5:00 am - Over the course of seven terms in Congress, Republican Judy Biggert of Hinsdale has established a solid reputation as a hardworking and collaborative conservative, a ste...
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Local hospitals ready for major disastersMar 05, 2012 4:00 am - Local hospitals ready for major disasters As recently reported, Illinois isn’t ready if (or when) the big quake hits, and the state may not be prepared to respond if a s...
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Correcting perceptions of tuition increasesMar 05, 2012 4:00 am - We appreciate Ms. Friedman’s eloquent letter (Feb. 27) and share her concerns for medical education in Illinois. However, I would like to add the following clarification...
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How campaigns should be runMar 05, 2012 4:00 am - How campaigns should be run Anyone who wants to run for any office should be allowed to campaign only two months before the election date. If they do not abide by this r...
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Banks aren’t paying for transgressionsMar 04, 2012 5:06 am - Five major banks recently agreed to a $40 billion deal to resolve claims of abusing borrowers while pursuing home foreclosures. Taxpayer money could end up paying a big ...