Elgin Opinion
-
When did we become reliant on government?Dec 05, 2009 10:00 pm - Recently, one of Channel 11's programs was about the "Dust Bowl" that occurred during the 1930s. Being a child, I did not fully understand what had happened during this ...
-
What's a climate czar, anyway?Dec 05, 2009 10:00 pm - Let me start by saying people like myself who question the motives of the global warming, excuse me, climate change crowd are not pro-pollution. We don't walk around say...
-
Health care is about doctors, patientsDec 05, 2009 10:00 pm - Thank you for your editorial, "Get vaccine to those who need it most". Indeed medical offices have been waiting to get H1N1 vaccines for their patients while health depa...
-
No insurance better than what's on tableDec 05, 2009 10:00 pm - I do not want the government involved with my health care. I do not currently have health insurance, but would rather not have anything than that current piece of legisl...
-
Do-gooders do not do goodDec 04, 2009 10:00 pm - This is in response to Ms. Harrop's Nov. 26 editorial regarding the health care spending debate. Having worked in health care for 40 years I'm more aware of the issues, ...
-
Saturday Soapbox: Kane Co. weathers tough timesDec 04, 2009 10:00 pm - When times get tough: It's been a rough road these last few months in Kane County government, in which the marriage of county board members and the county's elected depa...
-
Tax cheats send wrong messageDec 04, 2009 10:00 pm - I wonder what would happen if we followed the examples of Rangel, Franken and Geithner and neglected to pay all our taxes on time. Maybe Obama would give us a government...
-
Applebee's a real treat for veteransDec 04, 2009 10:00 pm - On Nov. 11, my wife planned on going shopping with the girls - my two daughters, daughter-in-law, and two granddaughters and a friend - and "suggested" I meet them and b...
-
Suburbs need more public transportationDec 04, 2009 10:00 pm - Suburban public transportation is lacking a sufficient system. A public transportation system needs to be created for all suburban areas so they can benefit from it as o...
-
Church supports health care reformDec 04, 2009 10:00 pm - The faith community of First Presbyterian Church of Elgin, in seeking to live out God's call for compassion and justice in our world, respectfully asks our congressional...