Hanover Park Opinion
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Why military should stay out of politicsApr 12, 2011 12:00 am - As an active duty combat soldier, Lt. Matt Spartz (Afghan Journal) is more than just a reporter for the Daily Herald. Lieutenant Spartz offers the credibility of a perso...
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A lazy, disengaged Naperville electorateApr 12, 2011 12:00 am - Sam Adams said, “Let each citizen remember at the moment he is offering his vote that he is not making a present or a compliment to please an individual — or at least th...
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Finding trust in a time of troubleApr 11, 2011 12:00 am - At a time when their economic world is crashing around them, it may be that the most pressing need for a family facing foreclosure is trust. Yes, these families need inf...
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Heer grateful to Wheeling residentsApr 11, 2011 12:00 am - On Election Day you gave me the opportunity to continue serving our community as a member of the village board. I thank you for your vote of confidence and I look forwar...
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End funding to Planned ParenthoodApr 11, 2011 12:00 am - Sarah Williams, a clinician at Planned Parenthood in Aurora, wants taxpayers to continue to hand millions of dollars to Planned Parenthood for so-called comprehensive ca...
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Services to mentally ill are cost effectiveApr 11, 2011 12:00 am - Gov. Pat Quinn’s proposed state budget is penny wise and pound-foolish. It is clear that reductions will have to be made, but the cuts the governor is proposing fall dis...
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No-mail Saturdays bad for carriersApr 11, 2011 12:00 am - Many residents get their mail late in the day, with Mondays being worse because the carriers must deliver two days’ worth of mail. The situation is even worse after a th...
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Look at the facts on how deficit grewApr 10, 2011 12:00 am - Last November I wrote an opinion in the Herald regarding the national debt and the fact that most of that debt was accumulated during the administrations of Reagan, Bush...
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Don’t micromanage, new library boardApr 10, 2011 12:00 am - I’ve served on library boards and worked behind the desk at two public libraries. The board is there to give direction and structure to the library, not to micromanage. ...
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Is or isn’t safety a laughing matter?Apr 10, 2011 12:00 am - I am writing in response to Chuck Goudie’s column, “Southwest emergency shows safety is no laughing matter.” It piqued my curiosity as a regular Southwest customer, thou...