Elgin Opinion
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The horror of war, a vet's finest hourNov 07, 2008 10:00 pm - When Americans think of wars, they like to think of patriotism and glory, of flags and of bands playing soul stirring songs, of parades filled with marchers in smart uni...
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Why did headline focus on race?Nov 07, 2008 10:00 pm - I found the headline on page 2, Nov. 5, election coverage to be thought provoking. If John McCain had been elected, would you have written "White pride resonates?" Kell...
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True change comes only from withinNov 07, 2008 10:00 pm - Let me first clarify that I do not consider that I am a person who can make claim to being any less flawed than any other human being, and rather would say l am more fla...
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Keep it to yourself, DHNov 06, 2008 10:00 pm - I would like to know what right the Daily Herald has to endorse certain politicians or community events. You claim its "Our View." Does that mean that you questioned ev...
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Make Rolling Knolls forest preserveNov 06, 2008 10:00 pm - I am writing to urge Cook County to strongly consider acquiring the land at the Rolling Knolls Country Club in Hanover Township for inclusion in the Cook County Forest P...
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Sleepy Hollow cops, ease up on ticketsNov 05, 2008 10:00 pm - I wish to tip my hat to the Village of Sleepy Hollow for the way it runs its many traditional festivities throughout the year. Whether it's the 4th of July parade, fishi...
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Congress must stop global warmingNov 03, 2008 10:00 pm - In world geography class, we were having a debate on how we can stop global warming. People have brought up ideas on how to stop it by solar power, wind power, and ener...
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Is graffiti worse than irate drivers?Nov 03, 2008 10:00 pm - On Oct. 20, I was driving North on Route 31 and made a right turned at Kimball Street in Elgin. As I was making my turn the train lights went on, so I stopped. The drive...
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Many to thank for Shimmy For CureNov 02, 2008 10:00 pm - The Ladies Auxiliary to Watch City Post 1307 VFW would like to thank everyone who made our Shimmy for the Cure a success. We were able to raise over $1,600 for our Cance...
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Basement was only spot OK'd for votingNov 02, 2008 10:00 pm - I'm writing in response to the Oct. 27 letter in which a voter complained about the Schaumburg Township District Library's early voting facilities. Early voting took pla...