Hanover Park Opinion
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America morphs into banana republicDec 13, 2010 10:00 pm - My family has done fairly well in the 21st century, thank you, in part to unnecessary tax cuts from the Bush Administration. Though not in the upper 2 percent of wage-ea...
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The 'rich' aren't who you think they areDec 13, 2010 10:00 pm - After reading many opinions like those of Diane Niesman “No Tax Cuts for the Top 2 Percent” printed Dec. 4, I feel the need to provide an example of taxing “the rich.” ...
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Why not let voters decide?Dec 13, 2010 10:00 pm - Due to the anticipated rise in population after the results of the recent census, Elgin will add two more seats to the city council. This would increase Elgin's council ...
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Bad time to repeal don't ask, don't tellDec 13, 2010 10:00 pm - Once again Obama and the Democrats are showing their disdain for the U.S. military by attempting to repeal the 1993 “don't ask, don't tell” law stating that gays cannot ...
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Don't overtax working familiesDec 13, 2010 10:00 pm - President Obama and the Democratic Congress inherited an utter financial mess from President Bush: wars we can't afford, unjustified tax breaks for rich, evisceration of...
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Cannabis hearing drew little respectDec 13, 2010 10:00 pm - My husband and I were at the state capitol Nov. 30 during the medical cannabis debate for SB 1381. While normally I have a deep respect for our lawmakers, that day repre...
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Age change for cops nonsensicalDec 13, 2010 10:00 pm - The age requirement for nonmilitary applicants to become Chicago police officers was recently raised from 21 to 25. There are many men and women in this country who are ...
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Church's statement on immigration reformDec 12, 2010 10:00 pm - The faith community of First Presbyterian Church of Elgin, in seeking to live out God's call for compassion and justice in our world, respectfully asks our congressional...
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Storming the field is youthful exuberanceDec 12, 2010 10:00 pm - I am writing to point out some instances of poor sportsmanship on the part of Loyola Academy fans at the football semifinal game at Loyola, which I attended on Nov. 20 a...
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Get real, Kirk, on tax extensionsDec 12, 2010 10:00 pm - Senator Kirk, you and your party are out of touch if you think the American public endorses your extension of the Bush tax cuts to all Americans. Are not residential for...