Elgin Opinion
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Red light cameras all about the buckSep 29, 2010 11:00 pm - Thank you for your recent article on public safety. Like you, I do not condone speeding or other traffic violations that endanger the public. However, the reason for the...
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Others shouldn't choose leaders for usSep 28, 2010 11:00 pm - President Obama thinks Rahm Emanuel would be "a great mayor" of Chicago. I remember he also thought Rod Blagojevich would make "a great governor" for Illinois. It's bett...
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Don't extend tax cuts in wartimeSep 28, 2010 11:00 pm - While I understand the passion of those who argue for an extension of the Bush tax cuts, I don't understand the logic behind their argument for extending tax cuts for th...
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Read the signs: It's 25 mphSep 28, 2010 11:00 pm - I'm wondering how people are able to pass a written test to get their driver's license when they can't read? Martin Drive in South Elgin has always been a residential st...
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Don't assume any victories on Nov. 2Sep 28, 2010 11:00 pm - From the time that I write this letter to the time of the midterm elections we will be inundated with information regarding each candidate. Has anyone else noticed the m...
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Bean is right on tax cutsSep 28, 2010 11:00 pm - As the owner of a small manufacturing company, I applaud Rep. Melissa Bean's recent call to maintain the current tax cuts in the short term. Like many small businesses, ...
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How is it that seniors will benefit?Sep 28, 2010 11:00 pm - I note with some humor the last paragraph of the letter from Katherine Nelson of Elgin regarding how Obamacare will benefit seniors in the coming years. Does she not und...
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Find the Bean in 8th Dist.Sep 28, 2010 11:00 pm - Why can't our congresswoman talk to us? Other members of Congress stand up and defend their vote. During various breaks from legislating, most members took the time to h...
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Seems cameras are everywhereSep 28, 2010 11:00 pm - I had to chuckle when I read about Elk Grove Village removing red-light cameras at Busse Road and Devon Avenue. What about the additional cameras installed both east and...
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Heritage Fest a rousing successSep 27, 2010 11:00 pm - Recently the village of West Dundee celebrated the 13th annual Heritage Fest. This year's celebration may not have enjoyed picture perfect weather, but the residents of ...