Elgin Opinion
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Fear underlies mosque oppositionAug 20, 2010 11:00 pm - They have won - in at least one battle, that is. The Islamic center near ground zero shows that the extremists have achieved their goal of changing aspects of our cultur...
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Vote, Democrats, future depends on itAug 20, 2010 11:00 pm - Midterm elections traditionally favor the political party that doesn't hold the White House. The reason is pretty simple: the voters of the party in office think they ha...
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Social Security handing out freebiesAug 20, 2010 11:00 pm - The recent article about Social Security taking a hit was quite interesting. However, although more and more workers are applying for early benefits (thus receiving smal...
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401(k)s better for us than pensionsAug 20, 2010 11:00 pm - In the Aug. 9 Fence Post, Mr. Kosiba of the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund says that the current Illinois pension system is fine the way it is and should be paid for...
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Ire against teachers unjustified, harmfulAug 20, 2010 11:00 pm - As a suburban teacher, I have grown increasingly disheartened and frustrated by the recent criticism directed toward educators for what some people perceive to be an unf...
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Don't give terrorists what they wantedAug 20, 2010 11:00 pm - Sept. 11, 2001, saw 19 Middle Eastern terrorists backed by the finances of a renegade minor Saudi prince get lucky in their desires to disrupt and cripple the U.S. They ...
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A little patience, please, on the road?Aug 19, 2010 11:00 pm - As I've become older, I try to give myself more space between my car and the vehicle ahead since my reaction time has slowed. But that space often gets filled by a drive...
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Teachers unions a JuggernautAug 19, 2010 11:00 pm - Our government caved in to the largest union organization in the country, the teachers union, a system with bloated administration jobs, suspect productivity, wasteful s...
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Remember damage of the Bush yearsAug 19, 2010 11:00 pm - About 100 days left until the federal elections. Are you thinking about how you will vote? Did you send a contribution to a political candidate you like? Even a small on...
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Need longer green arrows on Route 83Aug 19, 2010 11:00 pm - Is it just me or are the green arrows at the Devon Avenue and Route 83 and Thorndale Avenue and Route way too short? If you're facing east or west at either one of these...