Elgin Opinion
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Send this message to your CongressmanFeb 12, 2010 10:00 pm - The stimulus package didn't work out so well because the money went to the wrong level of the economy. Giving money to large business and other governmental units like s...
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Reform is a matter of life and deathFeb 12, 2010 10:00 pm - I am a nurse. I work in a walk-in clinic in the Northwest suburbs. The number of people we are seeing without health insurance is increasing dramatically, as are the num...
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Madigan's power must be stoppedFeb 11, 2010 10:00 pm - When did the people of Illinois subjugate their authority in elections to Mike Madigan? When did we make you "King of Illinois"? The electorate of Illinois duly elected ...
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We just don't trust candidates for officeFeb 11, 2010 10:00 pm - Why wasn't there a warning label on the guy? "WARNING: candidate may have nearly knifed hooker girlfriend." We as a public are so well-educated on so many things. H1N1 ...
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Throw the high- spending bums outFeb 11, 2010 10:00 pm - In 2008, 19.5 percent of all wages earned in the United States were by government employees, including federal, state, and local governments. In other words, for every $...
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Why can't U-46 keep finances in order?Feb 11, 2010 10:00 pm - We know that Elgin Area School District U-46 is in financial trouble again; a $53.5 million deficit was predicted by June. This is the third time that finances have gott...
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If you're outraged, speak out nowFeb 11, 2010 10:00 pm - Is anybody out there outraged at what is going on in Washington by the president and the Democrats? This health care bill is a joke! On a bill that could effectively ch...
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We need a way to pay for good health careFeb 11, 2010 10:00 pm - I have been frustrated with this debate over health reform. I do believe we have good health care providers in this country. We have the technology, and drugs to care fo...
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Three reasons why people don't voteFeb 11, 2010 10:00 pm - I think more people would vote if Illinois or candidates for office change three things. 1. Have open, not closed primaries. I have never voted a party line but am force...
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Listen to bishops on health care reformFeb 11, 2010 10:00 pm - What would Jesus do? Much has been said in the debate about health care reform concerning the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops opposition to federal funding for abort...