Elgin Opinion
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All first-graders should learn second languageMay 15, 2009 11:00 pm - Not enough students in Elgin learn a second language. However, to prevent this, I believe that learning any second language should be made mandatory for first- graders i...
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Established parties won't get reform doneMay 13, 2009 11:00 pm - The time is now to call for a change that Illinois needs. However, it will not be through the current legislators, as the Daily Herald would like to see, as stated in it...
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Swine flu cartoon insensitive, insultingMay 13, 2009 11:00 pm - The local Hispanic community feels insulted by your editorial cartoon published on Thursday, April, 30th. This cartoon reflects how insensitive people can be. The swine...
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Ethics plan took gutsMay 13, 2009 11:00 pm - Today, more than ever, our state is wearing a black eye created by dishonest politicians. As we celebrate the victory of our own Barack Obama, we are punished with the i...
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Credit bill of rights not strong enoughMay 11, 2009 11:00 pm - The House of Representatives recently passed legislation that it generously called the "Credit Card Holders Bill of Rights." Just what will it do? It will "eliminate sud...
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How can Obama not change rules?May 11, 2009 11:00 pm - I have reread the entry from Kathy Garrett on May 7 a half dozen times now and every time it leaves me shaking my head: "... explain to me how the current White House ad...
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Nothing wrong at Olmstead ParkMay 10, 2009 11:00 pm - When I read Dennis Opiela's letter in the Fencepost on 05-04-09, it caught my attention. First, it was his statements: "The children's playground is slowly being taken a...
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Touched by anonymous act of kindnessMay 10, 2009 11:00 pm - I just wanted to thank the individual who was at Claim Jumpers and paid for the NWSRA Young Adult Club's dinner. My son is part of NWSRA and pays for the program and als...
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Can't afford a big raise for teachersMay 10, 2009 11:00 pm - OMG. It's time for District 211 teacher negotiations again. It seems like only yesterday we received those letters from the teachers giving us our children's schedules f...
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How about a real public debate?May 09, 2009 11:00 pm - After having read several posts recently in favor of radical environmentalist policies supporting the hoax of global warming, there is much I could say. But of what use...