Hoffman Estates Opinion
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Will U.S. now return to a military draft?Aug 04, 2008 11:00 pm - If McCain is elected and he continues the colonization of Iraq, he must immediately start the draft. There is no alternative. Our all volunteer military can't continue t...
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D211 shouldn't have to pay prevailing wageAug 03, 2008 11:00 pm - Why does the school district have to pay this artificial "prevailing wage"? Everywhere everyone in the private sector is looking to cut costs. You would expect when tax ...
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Protect the animals, protect ourselvesAug 03, 2008 11:00 pm - I found the letter "Putting Ducks First Is Unsound Driving" to be greatly offensive. Hitting a Canada goose IS illegal. As far as ducks and other wildlife are concerned,...
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Politicians still waste our tax moneyAug 01, 2008 11:00 pm - As usual, the State of Illinois, the City of Chicago and the Cook County Board have all once again shown that they have less fiscal competence than a 5 year old who was ...
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The long search for the perfect hot dogAug 01, 2008 11:00 pm - Upon reading your article on hot dogs, it prompted me to write this letter. I have been going to a hot dog place since the '50s that was great. It started out on Milwa...
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Giving back in a winning wayAug 01, 2008 11:00 pm - Giving back in a winning way: When Michael Mendel bought a $100 raffle ticket, he was hoping to win big. But not for himself. The St. Charles business owner had other th...
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Palatine Jaycees embody spirit of AmericaJul 27, 2008 11:00 pm - Palatine Township would like to extend our sincere congratulations to the Palatine Jaycees for once again organizing the 4th of July Parade that reflects the true spirit...
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Rail is long-term answer to road congestionJul 27, 2008 11:00 pm - Our trustees have spent $10,000 of our money to help Barrington and other poorly informed municipalities fight the Canadian National Railway purchase of the EJ&E Railroa...
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It's time to say no to the DemocratsJul 27, 2008 11:00 pm - For years, the Democratic Party here in Illinois and across the nation has labeled itself the party of working, middle-class families. Election after election, Democrats...
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Thanks to Kirk for his position on CNJul 20, 2008 11:00 pm - As we read the Daily Herald's recent article on the proposed acquisition of the EJ&E by CN ("Fighting Over Trains," July 13, 2008), we noted that Congressman Mark Kirk h...