Elgin Opinion
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Leaders lead; this president hasn’tJul 22, 2011 2:00 am - Isn’t it obvious at this point that President Obama is not a leader? Leaders take on a task and assume the responsibility for all facets of the job; they do not continue...
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Lessons in conquering life’s bumpsJul 21, 2011 4:00 am - There is little doubt Sean Stephenson would appreciate Jordan Aubey’s story. And little doubt Aubey would enjoy telling Stephenson’s. Separate stories about the two men ...
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Hold your nose; do what’s right for U.S.Jul 21, 2011 3:00 am - It’s wonderful to see the tea party congressmen and congresswomen who stand shoulder to shoulder against eliminating tax loopholes for large businesses as penalizing the...
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Life and liberty are unalienable rightsJul 21, 2011 3:00 am - I’ve marched in many parades, honoring veterans, serving as a citizen police alumnus and playing my flute in a high school band. I’ve seen children clad in red, white an...
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Show reverence for all types of lifeJul 21, 2011 3:00 am - The atrocious massacre of dozens of deer in Kane County was inhumane, useless and a waste of money. When will humans leave wildlife alone? Millions of creatures have bee...
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Politicians have gotten out of touchJul 21, 2011 3:00 am - Before running for public office candidates should be forced to pass a test on economics and the meaning of the “work illegal” and what the word “promise” means. They gi...
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Do something about bike path threatsJul 21, 2011 3:00 am - The bike path along the Fox River is one of the Elgin area’s greatest assets. Sadly, once one is directly south of the riverboat, one must often run the gantlet through ...
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Spend bridge money on downtownJul 21, 2011 3:00 am - The City of St. Charles admits it has a problem with a vibrant downtown as Mark Prieve spoke of July 5 at the St. Charles City Council meeting, yet Mayor Don DeWitte and...
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Raise decency level in movies, on TVJul 19, 2011 2:00 am - When are we going to stop poisoning our society with movies that are violent, have bad language or have drugs and sex in them? The movie, TV and video industries are des...
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Combine forces and save us some moneyJul 19, 2011 2:00 am - As has been well publicized, the state of Illinois has literally thousands of taxing bodies to include the state, counties, townships, municipalities, villages, school d...