Elgin Opinion
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Financial industry caused this collapseJan 09, 2010 10:00 pm - It's my opinion that one industry has most influenced the near collapse of the American system. It monopolizes, manipulates and controls real estate, transportation, sav...
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TV show doesn't belong on front pageJan 09, 2010 10:00 pm - In your Jan. 5 issue, your headline was about Donald Trump and our disgraced ex-governor. It seems to me that the front page should be defined by current, and meaningful...
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New leadership for a new yearJan 09, 2010 10:00 pm - New Years is a time when we try to cast off our old destructive habits, and adopt new, healthy ones. In 2010, I would encourage Illinois voters to resolve to stop electi...
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Innumeracy abounds in TV, newspapersJan 09, 2010 10:00 pm - It began with the broadcast media. Then it hit the front page, as well as other pages. An industry that would not tolerate staff illiteracy, and supposedly triple-checks...
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Use your voice in Red Gate decisionJan 08, 2010 10:00 pm - On Dec. 22, I attended the Red Gate Bridge public hearing sponsored by the City of St. Charles. After leaving, I wondered how much of a voice does the taxpayer have? St....
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Police, firefighters don't deserve blameJan 08, 2010 10:00 pm - Every week the Daily Herald has at least one article or letter criticizing the cost of police and fire pensions on municipalities. A reader could get the impression that...
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Look at real cost of illegal immigrationJan 08, 2010 10:00 pm - This is in response to Philip from Hoffman Estates, he suggests illegal immigration is good for America. Most of his arguments stated how their cheap labor keeps costs d...
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An argument for Blago's defenseJan 08, 2010 10:00 pm - I am absolutely convinced Blagojevich is innocent. Well, "absolutely" might be a little strong, I'll go with pretty sure. It's just that in recent weeks we have been giv...
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Get out and shovel to encourage walkingJan 08, 2010 10:00 pm - Recently I was in Arlington Heights visiting family, and took a short walk along Arlington Heights Road. I must say that it was an unhappy experience. Many of the major ...
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In support of Judge JorgensenJan 08, 2010 10:00 pm - I am proud to announce support for Ann Jorgensen for 2nd District Appellate Court. The 2nd District is based in Elgin and hears cases arising in 13 counties in northern ...