Elgin Opinion
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Troops are dying as Obama looks awayNov 19, 2010 10:00 pm - What the heck is our president doing? While American troops are getting maimed or killed in the service of their country, their commander-in-chief is wining, dining and ...
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Cell-phone gabbers ruin the rideNov 19, 2010 10:00 pm - Many years ago, when I worked in the Loop, I was a daily commuter on the train. In those days, you could settle back, relax and read the morning and evening newspapers. ...
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How to improve our property tax systemNov 18, 2010 10:00 pm - We, like so many others here in Schaumburg, received our 2009 real estate tax bill last week and were shocked by the 16 percent increase over last year's bill and the wh...
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Art, language before pre-K, college prepNov 18, 2010 10:00 pm - District 300 paid out $34,579 to various schools so teachers can advance their degrees. They will reap the benefits for years to come by making more money and getting a...
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Morrison is leading by exampleNov 18, 2010 10:00 pm - I just read in the Daily Herald that Mr. Tom Morrison newly elected representative from the state House 54th District has opted out of the bloated Illinois pension sys...
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$200 million a day is sillyNov 18, 2010 10:00 pm - What do we make of Michelle Bachmann? She is a Republican member of Congress, looking for a leadership position. When asked by CNN's Anderson Cooper what specific budget...
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U.S.-sponsored torture must endNov 18, 2010 10:00 pm - In recent years, it has been reported that the administration of former President George W. Bush condoned the use of torture by U.S. military personnel and the CIA. The ...
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Saturday Soapbox: Impressive startNov 18, 2010 10:00 pm - Impressive start: We wouldn't suggest legislators get nothing for their public service, but it is meant to be a part-time job. So we applaud state Rep.-elect Tom Mo...
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Candidates wasted money on TV adsNov 18, 2010 10:00 pm - The elections are finally over, and as expected about half the candidates won and half lost. But all spent many dollars on advertising. The majority of those dollars wer...
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Obama has done nothing so farNov 18, 2010 10:00 pm - When anyone in office tries to justify his behavior by being arrogant about it is showing weakness that most people will see through, but they may wonder what the man is...