Elk Grove Village Opinion
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Schmidt used her position unethicallyOct 10, 2011 5:00 am - I believe your Oct. 4 editorial about State Sen. Suzi Schmidt’s 911 call was way off base. Using her position as an elected official, she called 911, an emergency line, ...
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We’re showing our stupidityOct 09, 2011 12:00 am - Why aren’t the politicians, heads of banks and mortgage companies in prison for making idiotic decisions that put us in this mess? They could care less, and in most case...
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We have two feet; use both for drivingOct 09, 2011 12:00 am - “SUV crashes Harris Bank.” This would not happen if people would use their left foot for braking. When driving a car or truck we use our two eyes to look at traffic, and...
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Extending tax deal pushes Sears awayOct 09, 2011 12:00 am - Community Unit District 300, one of the largest school districts in Illinois by area, covers 118 square miles and reaches into 15 municipalities in Kane, McHenry, Cook a...
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Where’s the urgency about creating jobs?Oct 09, 2011 12:00 am - Our president, supported by members of Congress, has come up with a stimulus plan in which to create jobs. The best plan to stimulate job growth is the ability to make a...
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If only politics were like baseballOct 08, 2011 5:03 am - My statement is not about Chicago baseball, so Cubs fans please continue reading. The 25-man roster of the White Sox in the 2000 season consisted of many young, talented...
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Extend ‘el’ all the way to HuntleyOct 08, 2011 5:03 am - In response to the proposed tollway increases, I would like to know: If the increases are to rebuild the tollway, why are we repaving the tollway now; why not wait until...
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Unions’ power must not be limitlessOct 08, 2011 5:03 am - I am not anti-union and I believe that unions are needed and useful. We have relatives and friends who are conscientious teachers and do a fine job; they deserve a good ...
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Goudie right about phones in schoolOct 08, 2011 5:03 am - Three cheers for Chuck Goudie on his column on Sept. 26 about cellphones. What is wrong with our society that cellphones should dominate the lives of young and old? Yes,...
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News media biased against Ron PaulOct 08, 2011 5:03 am - From the recent Republican debates it is easy to see that the “powers that be” have already decided who we shall be allowed to vote for. Through their controlled media o...