Hanover Park Opinion
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A burden on our kidsMay 21, 2010 11:00 pm - Rep. Bill Foster forgot to read his 10 principles on health care, as contained in his brochure. No. 7 states "Health insurance reform should not increase the debt burden...
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Chance for 'other 12 million' to be heardMay 21, 2010 11:00 pm - Surprise, surprise, the Illinois education unions call for an income tax increase. As of June 30, 2009, teachers and university employees total 435,214 members, or 83 pe...
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Bishop's lack of concern disturbingMay 21, 2010 11:00 pm - I am writing this message because I feel I can no longer be silent about the shortcomings and failure to lead by the head of the Joliet Diocese of the Catholic Church, B...
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No need to curtail rights over 'papers'May 21, 2010 11:00 pm - Joan Nortell asserts in the May 15 Fence Post that U.S. citizens never object to showing identification. As a citizen, I do sometimes object, and I think it important th...
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Government again falls down on jobMay 21, 2010 11:00 pm - It would be foolish to stop drilling in the Gulf of Mexico despite the recent disaster. While many think we're the only ones drilling in the Gulf, there actually are man...
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A case for rationingMay 21, 2010 11:00 pm - Fellow Medicare beneficiaries: Imagine for a moment the development of a medication that would extend the life of every person over 65 who took it by one month. Imagine ...
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Financial meltdown wasn't an accidentMay 20, 2010 11:00 pm - What would you think about a car dealership that sells cars with faulty breaks and then takes out life insurance policies on the people who buy them? This is precisely w...
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Blame state for financial distressMay 20, 2010 11:00 pm - If you pay into Social Security, your employer is required by law to contribute a matching amount into the system on your behalf. The state of Illinois is also required...
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Arizona got it right on immigrationMay 20, 2010 11:00 pm - I read all the letters to the Fence Post but have never written one. I have to agree wholeheartedly with Charles F. Falk, Schaumburg (May 6 Fence Post) Mr. Falk is corre...
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Facts dispute writer's view of historyMay 20, 2010 11:00 pm - Eugene Robinson's recent rant was as on cue as it was predictable. His beef? The Virginia governor, on the eve of the 150th anniversary of the War between the States ha...