Elgin Opinion
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The world needs more vegetariansJan 05, 2011 10:00 pm - It was elating to read a recent article regarding more and more children and adolescents becoming vegans and vegetarians. A younger generation embracing a meatless diet ...
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As goes Japan, so goes the U.S.Jan 05, 2011 10:00 pm - A recent story by the Associated Press asked if the sun is setting on Japan. The issues cited were a rapidly aging population, a bulging national debt, political gridloc...
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Marriage has transcended changeJan 05, 2011 10:00 pm - I am responding to a letter warning readers about the demise of traditional marriage due to civil unions. The concept of marriage has changed throughout history. Rules h...
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Forgiveness needed in Ryan's caseJan 05, 2011 10:00 pm - In our prayers it's stated “forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us.” Is George Ryan a threat to society like some of the convicts released...
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Male, female identity is God-givenJan 05, 2011 10:00 pm - This is in regard to Louis Guagent's letter (Fence Post, Dec. 11). Please, before you talk about God's stand on gays, refer to His word on it — not religious reasoning. ...
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Christian nation was never intendedJan 04, 2011 10:00 pm - I take issue with Mr. Wayne Oras Sr.'s statement in the Dec. 25 Fence Post in which he states that since 80 percent of Americans are Christians, “we are considered a Chr...
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Why give Palin so big a voice?Jan 04, 2011 10:00 pm - I can't believe that the USA Today would publish Sarah Palin's recommendations on Iran and give her another forum for her wacky agenda. She knows nothing about foreign a...
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Right to carry would make us saferJan 04, 2011 10:00 pm - Are the citizens of Illinois fed up by daily gun-related crime? Our state legislature has failed citizens on gun control. However, it seems that Illinois gun control ben...
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There are many paths to GodJan 04, 2011 10:00 pm - I am writing in response to the letter submitted by Carpentersville resident Mark Foley. I am saddened that The Daily Herald would allow Fence Post to be used a forum fo...
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Adopt a pet before another tragedyJan 04, 2011 10:00 pm - It is nice to see that so many people are eager to adopt the poor puppy that was thrown from the car. The sad part is that it takes something like this to get people to ...