Green Oaks Opinion
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Facts show who made bin Laden priorityJun 03, 2011 12:00 am - Mr. Larry King, in his May 15 Fence Post letter, states that I displayed “ignorance” by “ignoring [the] historical data” showing that Barack Obama, had he been president...
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Increase in tax rate is puzzlingJun 03, 2011 12:00 am - When home assessments go down, the tax rates go up because as taxpayers we still need to meet the taxing bodies’ budgets that were voted on and passed by the board membe...
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Top-rated ensemble deserves kudosJun 01, 2011 5:00 am - On Saturday, May 7, the 2011 Libertyville High School Wind Ensemble was named Class AAA State Champion at the University of Illinois Superstate Band Competition. It make...
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Don’t run country like a businessJun 01, 2011 12:00 am - I just read today’s “Stop entitling immigrants” letter and I’m appalled. “The country is a business and should be run like one”? What country are we talking about? Certa...
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Remember veterans’ sacrifices every dayJun 01, 2011 12:00 am - I am a soldier currently stationed at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan. Having grown up in Libertyville and Mundelein, I wanted to take a moment to share a soldier’s though...
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Can U.S. afford to forgive debts?May 31, 2011 4:00 am - In Barack Obama’s speech, he said the United States would forgive the $1 billion loan Egypt owes the United States. Was this his decision, or was it voted on in the Sena...
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Unions fail to put kids’ interests firstMay 31, 2011 4:00 am - We all love teachers, but teachers unions? Not so much. We’ve all heard how when an election comes up, some teachers unions will call all the teachers and tell them how ...
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Americans made a mistake in ’08May 31, 2011 4:00 am - For two and a half years, we have watched the “Mistake of ’08” wreak havoc on every major issue to cross his path. He has shown that his skill as community organizer (pa...
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Release of photos would incite our foesMay 23, 2011 12:00 am - My personal conviction regarding the issues that pertain to the safety, security and prosperity of the American people is both passionate and pragmatic. It is in the bes...
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Change law overseeing pensionsMay 22, 2011 12:00 am - The legislature and public employees are debating furiously over pension reform. But for employers a very different problem needs reforming. Six years ago, to fix the p...