Green Oaks Opinion
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Northwest Festival Orchestra deserving of more supportDec 16, 2013 4:00 am - I appreciated your recent photo and article about the Northwest Festival Orchestra, but I am disappointed that this fine orchestra is not better supported by corporate s...
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NW Fest Orchestra concert blew writer awayDec 09, 2013 4:00 am - Your recent story on the Northwest Festival Orchestra prompted me to attend their Nov. 24 concert at Harper College. After all, it was conveniently here in the Northwest...
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Still waiting for responsible gun lawsDec 04, 2013 4:00 am - I hate to be crass, but I am getting fed up how quickly concern for mass-murder victims fades with time. If people really cared, they would do something to abate gun vio...
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So many questions still unansweredDec 02, 2013 4:26 pm - Some questions need further explanation in the Herald’s coverage of pension reform: The state is $1 billion short when it comes to pensions. Why does the “reform” need t...
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Despite bad rollout, Obamacare is helpfulDec 02, 2013 4:00 am - There has been much criticism of the ACA, and rightfully so, especially because of the very poor rollout. However, the reality is that the U.S. has had a faulty health c...
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Editorial: Local progress in lung cancer awarenessNov 27, 2013 4:00 am - It’s certainly not as well-known as October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month. And its color — white — not as well-worn. But November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month and it...
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Editorial: Cameras in court working despite fearsNov 20, 2013 4:00 am - When evaluating an experiment, it’s good practice to actually participate in what is being tested. First hand knowledge is key. So we are a little puzzled by the complai...
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Writers ignore Obamacare benefitsNov 07, 2013 2:27 pm - I strongly disagree with Gene Kalley’s argument regarding the Affordable Care Act. Mr. Kalley argues that it will destroy the middle class, and it most certainly will no...
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Appropriate name for Washington teamNov 06, 2013 4:00 am - In light of all the media attention to the name of the Washington NFL team, I suggest the name be changed to the “Washington Taxmen.” Steven R. Heuberger Libertyville ...
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Barring gay marriage blocks religious freedomOct 31, 2013 4:00 am - Bonnie Quirke makes the claim that “government policy must respect those who stand for marriage as a union of a man and a woman” and that “here are a growing number of i...