Grandwood Park Opinion
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Constitution should be the only agendaAug 28, 2009 11:00 pm - With lightning speed our national leaders are abandoning the fundamental principles upon which the United States was founded. I question whether most presidents, congres...
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Bringing out inmates' tender sideAug 24, 2009 11:00 pm - Providing love, companionship and friendship to someone in need and getting the same in return. It's what we should expect in a civilized society. Look no farther than a...
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No 'recovery' in sight in IllinoisAug 22, 2009 11:00 pm - What is wrong with Illinois? As a voter, taxpayer and member of Americans For Prosperity I am appalled by the fiscal irresponsibility from our elected officials in Sprin...
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Save lives, and life savingsAug 22, 2009 11:00 pm - As a cancer survivor and advocate, I know that our nation's current health care system does not work well for many people with cancer. Cancer patients across the countr...
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When do leaders become the enemy?Aug 22, 2009 11:00 pm - I am a retired Navy petty officer (of 20 years active service, and 10 years fleet reserve) and very proud of my service to this, my adopted county. I have reached a poin...
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Keep underage drinking in checkAug 22, 2009 11:00 pm - A new school year is beginning. Birthdays, proms, graduations, All happy occasions that also, history has shown, provide the temptations and opportunities in many cases ...
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Keep care private not exactly a changeAug 22, 2009 11:00 pm - Today's Daily Herald headline asked: "Health care deal near?" Under a proposal by Sen. Kent Conrad, a North Dakota Democrat, consumer-owned nonprofit cooperatives would ...
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Obama has reason to rush health planAug 20, 2009 11:00 pm - It has been weeks and weeks that the Obama health are plan has been debated. As an attorney who deals with facts and also legislation, it is apparent to me that adopting...
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Red light cameras aren't the best wayAug 17, 2009 11:00 pm - Recently, the use of red light cameras by local municipalities has generated a great deal of controversy, discussion and anger. I have received dozens of calls, letters,...
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Publish more about public meetingsAug 17, 2009 11:00 pm - The editorial on loss of transparency was very thought provoking. How can we better support transparency? What is a best practice model for local government transparency...