Elgin Opinion
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Elect statesmen, not idealoguesDec 25, 2011 4:00 am - Across the country, politicians are redefining congressional districts due to the census. They will attempt to create districts that are as partisan as possible. We will...
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Democrats fancy a Gingrich nominationDec 25, 2011 4:00 am - Why is Mitt Romney more electable than Newt Gingrich? Facts are facts. Some years ago I heard Sen. Dick Durbin say Newt was some kind of clown in the back of the room wh...
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Article provided perspective on IraqDec 25, 2011 4:00 am - Thank you for publishing the article “America’s Legacy in Iraq.” It really told the whole story and the summations were excellent, and I quote: “History will be the jud...
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Black Friday not in spirit of ChristmasDec 24, 2011 4:00 am - As the holidays approach, many people do not see what they are about. Holidays were meant to be a time of gathering and happiness throughout families and friends, but in...
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Ignore lies spread by the ‘wing-nuts’Dec 24, 2011 4:00 am - I recently overheard a conversation between two senior citizens who were obviously very unhappy with the current administration in Washington. One man had six reasons wh...
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Call a Christmas tree what it isDec 24, 2011 4:00 am - We all know that we live in a diverse nation where we celebrate different traditions, especially this time of year. But when use of the generic “holiday” is used to desc...
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GOP candidates woefully inadequateDec 24, 2011 4:00 am - At $7.50 an hour, a minimum wage earner will make about $15,000 a year, according to the AARP. I can’t imagine a single person paying for shelter, eating, running a car,...
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Dog’s are not every man’s best friendDec 24, 2011 4:00 am - Just a counter to those that believe dogs are human (or maybe God). I am not sorry that Arlington Heights is “anti-dog.” I have been bitten twice by dogs. It would have ...
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Remember why we celebrate ChristmasDec 24, 2011 4:00 am - Is the spirit of Christmas still alive? The holidays are a wonderful time of year where ordinary people give thanks and are more conscious to help others; but when you h...
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Give pets only to those who want themDec 24, 2011 4:00 am - There is no holiday gift more priceless and invaluable than a companion animal. Pet dogs, cats, horses, rabbits, rodents, birds, fish and reptiles can be captivating, en...