Elgin Opinion
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Enforce carry-on baggage rulesMay 04, 2010 11:00 pm - As a very frequent flier, I appreciate the airlines' decision to not charge for carry-on baggage. However, I believe the airlines should speak up about what I believe is...
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The state of Illinois will go bankruptMay 04, 2010 11:00 pm - I am a highly educated Illinois citizen and I forecast that the state of Illinois will eventually go bankrupt. The continual failure of our legislators to follow good bu...
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Fast, but was it efficient?May 04, 2010 11:00 pm - Letter to the City of Elgin: In my e-mail to you recently I mentioned the rumor of the replacement of the sidewalk along Big Timber Road, pointing out that only two squa...
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About time for health care reformMay 04, 2010 11:00 pm - Although the current health reform law may not be perfect in every way, it is a huge step in the right direction for a country that until recently was the only modernize...
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Protecting teens from cyberbullyingMay 04, 2010 11:00 pm - In the old days - you know, 10 or 15 years ago - the schoolyard bullies tended to stay away from students who were surrounded by friends. In a new world of social networ...
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Too bad we don't have a leaderMay 04, 2010 11:00 pm - When you consider the economic times in the U.S., it is a real shame and disgrace that we have an immature, self-serving person like Obama in the White House, and no rea...
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GOP opposition is predictableMay 03, 2010 11:00 pm - Surely, no one is surprised by the Republican refusal to address financial reform. Let's face it, they are supported by: Wall Street, so why would they legislate in favo...
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AK-47 talk just a conMay 03, 2010 11:00 pm - The letter by Gus Gustafson, regarding the sale of AK-47s in the U.S., shows just how far the anti-gun fanatics have gone in the brainwashing of the American public. The...
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Program cuts won't save moneyMay 03, 2010 11:00 pm - Anna Madrzyk did an excellent job of describing the impact state budget shortfalls are having on agencies that provide care to our disabled neighbors. But the problem wi...
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Pension series gives us valuable insightMay 03, 2010 11:00 pm - I think I may be like many people who are concerned about rising deficits, expanded entitlement programs, and the growth of government. I also think I'm like many people...