Elk Grove Village Opinion
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Moynihan a winner despite defeatFeb 24, 2008 10:00 pm - To the editor: I want to congratulate John Moynihan, the people's candidate for state representative 56th District, on conducting a truthful and honest campaign. He did ...
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Schaumburg Twp. has gone dark blueFeb 24, 2008 10:00 pm - To the editor: A dramatic change in the political complexion of Schaumburg Township -- from red to blue -- happened in the Feb. 5 primary election. Just two years ago, t...
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Concealed carry won't bring peaceFeb 23, 2008 10:00 pm - Once again, tragedy strikes and the NRA pops out of the woodwork -- Give every impulsive, low self-esteemed, road raging hot shot a pistol and we'll have peace on earth....
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Three 'M's' - media, money, momentum, helping ObamaFeb 21, 2008 10:00 pm - Green is Director-Institute for Politics at Roosevelt University Chicago and Schaumburg Presidential nomination politics rests on the three "M's" -- money, media and mom...
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Concealed-carry law would save livesFeb 20, 2008 10:00 pm - In the news we have seen much carnage of late. The Tinley Park/ Lane Bryant execution-style murders and the equally heinous act of a loser who chose to burst into a hall...
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In midst of covering tragedy, journalists do care about sourcesFeb 20, 2008 10:00 pm - Reporters and photographers play a role that goes beyond merely satisfying the public's curiosity about a shocking event. At times like these, news reporters aren't exac...
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NIU tragedy calls for drastic actionFeb 19, 2008 10:00 pm - I write this with a great deal of sadness in the wake of the great tragedy at NIU. We need to write our legislature and demand that we get the guns off the streets. We s...
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Let us carry guns for self-defenseFeb 19, 2008 10:00 pm - The tragedies at NIU, Lane Bryant, Virginia Tech and Brown's Chicken are horrific beyond measure. Our prayers reach out through heaven to the families and their lost so...
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Red flags existed; we didn't noticeFeb 19, 2008 10:00 pm - Reports initially said absolutely no red flags existed to predict the NIU gunman would open fire on a classroom full of students. Red flags are not painted over night....
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Toughen standards to get FOID cardsFeb 19, 2008 10:00 pm - The tragic slaying of students at Virginia Tech and most recently at NIU are probably unpreventable as our society's gun laws are structured. Attempts to keep firearms ...