Hanover Park Opinion
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Frustrated with ComEd over outagesJul 21, 2011 3:00 am - I have lived in the north part of Wheaton for the past 16 years. I think it is fair to say that most of us who live in this roughly 7-by-4 block area enjoy the neighborh...
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Politicians have gotten out of touchJul 21, 2011 3:00 am - Before running for public office candidates should be forced to pass a test on economics and the meaning of the “work illegal” and what the word “promise” means. They gi...
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Do something about bike path threatsJul 21, 2011 3:00 am - The bike path along the Fox River is one of the Elgin area’s greatest assets. Sadly, once one is directly south of the riverboat, one must often run the gantlet through ...
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I’ll stop fidlling if you’ll hang upJul 21, 2011 12:00 am - The Daily’s Herald’s series on distracted drivers is good journalism, on an issue that should not be taken lightly. Every day, bicyclists, pedestrians, motorcyclists, an...
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We all should value human lifeJul 21, 2011 12:00 am - Susan Estrich in her column of July 18 says “If you don’t value human life, I don’t want you in my community. Ever.” This was written in regard to hard core criminals in...
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Who’s really to blame for state’s shortfall?Jul 19, 2011 3:00 am - Governor Quinn wants to cancel raises for thousands of state employees to help cope with the Illinois budget crisis, but what about the tax breaks given to wealthy busin...
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Have Obama backers ease national debtJul 19, 2011 3:00 am - To my knowledge, President Obama has already raised $600 million for his re-election campaign. No one else running for the presidency has that capability, even the riche...
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So much for notion SS is untouchableJul 19, 2011 3:00 am - For the past few days our president has been saying, “I cannot guarantee that the checks will be sent out next month.” This is the mother of cheap shots. Just a few year...
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Raise decency level in movies, on TVJul 19, 2011 2:00 am - When are we going to stop poisoning our society with movies that are violent, have bad language or have drugs and sex in them? The movie, TV and video industries are des...
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Facts missing in letter about DukeJul 19, 2011 2:00 am - Walt Zlotow’s July 17 letter left a few facts out about former Grand Wizard David Duke. His initial party was the Democratic Party, which had no issue with accepting him...