Hoffman Estates Opinion
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Hey, why not make everyone carry a gun?Jul 08, 2013 5:00 am - Yes, concealed carry probably has some deterrent value. Since no one of any gathering knows who is packing heat, maybe some of the bad guys will have second thoughts abo...
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Clinton poor choice for Father of the YearJul 07, 2013 5:00 am - The National Father’s Day Committee (whomever its members are) at a recent New York City luncheon designated former President Bill Clinton as its choice for “Father of t...
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Editorial: PTSD treatment warrants more studyJul 05, 2013 8:59 am - Post-traumatic stress disorder is a sad and perplexing condition that affects victims of violence and trauma and, notably, many of our military service veterans. On aver...
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Politicians fearful of saying no?Jul 03, 2013 5:00 am - Many state politicians will simply not give up any of the money offered them by state worker unions — large donations for campaign expenses so that they do not have to u...
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The SoapboxJun 22, 2013 5:00 am - The Great Debate: It’s fun to hear fans debate whether the 2013 Blackhawks season was more impressive than the 1985 Chicago Bears, or the 72-win season by Michael Jorda...
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HEHS athletes deserve betterJun 21, 2013 5:00 am - Another high school athletic season has come to a close. Now is the time to question the Hoffman Estates High School Athletic Department without fear of repercussions. I...
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Re-evaluate policies on women’s healthJun 19, 2013 5:00 am - After reading Berna Gingra’s letter (May 16) in support of Plan B, I thought about the steps our country has taken to prevent unwanted pregnancy. In the 1960s, the adven...
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Data mining a dangerous practiceJun 18, 2013 11:46 am - “So what?” you say. “I don’t care if the government is gathering data on me. I have nothing to hide.” If the world were perfect, I might agree. Unfortunately, informatio...
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Editorial: A model for streamlining governmentJun 17, 2013 1:00 pm - Can merging or eliminating a measly 13 localized government bodies in DuPage County lead to more efficient government across the state of Illinois? State Sen. Tom Culler...
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Barrington choir rocked CarnegieJun 10, 2013 5:00 am - This is an open letter to Director Nancie Tobison, Assistant Director Bonnie Spurling and the Barrington High School Choir members. This is a belated note before school ...