Elgin Opinion
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Give us real ideas on limiting governmentJun 15, 2010 11:00 pm - The one common refrain I have heard from all the various tea partyers and conservatives is that the government is too big; to intrusive; too controlling. They may be cor...
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Pensions versus IRA'sJun 14, 2010 11:00 pm - Bob Dwiels asked why his taxes pay government employee pensions. You pay because you're their employer. If your taxes didn't pay into their pensions, they would probably...
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Healing Field did just thatJun 14, 2010 11:00 pm - Recently, I had the privilege to meet an incredible group of veterans. Our Vietnam veterans. It was an emotional week for many and a week of good feelings for others. I ...
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Illegal immigrants do pay taxesJun 14, 2010 11:00 pm - I would like to address some of the misconceptions expressed by Eve Barson in her May 30 Fence Post letter. She states that illegal immigrants do not pay taxes. This is ...
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Pension stories show bias against teachersJun 14, 2010 11:00 pm - I am one of the thousands of retired teachers of Illinois. For the past half-century Paddock Publications has pictured us as an overpaid, underachieving lot who have suc...
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Let's boycott makers of red-light camerasJun 13, 2010 11:00 pm - Imagine my excitement when I opened up the newspaper and found that the Cook County Board has launched a barrage of red light cameras. As a Schaumburg resident I will be...
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Veteran: Enough war, let's make peaceJun 13, 2010 11:00 pm - This Memorial Day weekend I saw the National Memorial concert and on Monday attended the celebration in Elk Grove. My father was in World War I. I was amazed at what the...
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Fewer trees mean better view of skyJun 13, 2010 11:00 pm - Barrington has too many trees in the countryside and in the village. I am a sky person. The long, high stretch and space of sky is free, uplifting, and hopeful. Trees an...
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What's with planes on Memorial Day?Jun 13, 2010 11:00 pm - I realize this is not a major issue usually found in this space, but as a long time resident of the Greenbrier neighborhood in Arlington Heights, I'd like to ask your re...
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Medical marijuana is compassionate choiceJun 13, 2010 11:00 pm - In their June 2 column, Dora Dixie and Peter Bensinger, two persons who earn their living tending to the drug disaster caused by zero-tolerance prohibition and its multi...