Hoffman Estates Opinion
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Herald unfairly criticizes ObamaJan 14, 2008 10:00 pm - Thank you for your "Idea No. 1" on Page 1 of the Jan. 5 paper: "Learn more about your next leaders than about Paris Hilton." Right next to that noble idea is the headlin...
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Now Chicago's richest geezers can ride the bus for freeJan 13, 2008 10:00 pm - "My expectation is that the legislature will approve the governor's proposal for free transit rides for millionaires who happen to be over 65." So said Illinois House Sp...
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Fix flaws in videotaping confessionsJan 13, 2008 10:00 pm - Illinois' law requiring the videotaping of all homicide confessions is still young, but it is quickly showing that police departments have much to learn about recording ...
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Series seeks productive actions, not simply another shot at tollwayJan 09, 2008 10:00 pm - It's easy to disdain the Illinois tollway. Born of the same lie that frequently justifies unpopular government projects -- think local taxes: "Don't worry; this issue do...
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Something doesn't add up this election yearJan 06, 2008 10:00 pm - Either Hillary Rodham flunked math class at Maine South High School in Park Ridge or she picked up Jethro-style ciphering during her years in Arkansas. How else would yo...
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Liberals should stop and thinkJan 02, 2008 10:00 pm - In response to Robert H. Fredian's letter, "Conservatives Ignore the Facts:" I never proposed that Republicans and conservatives would fight all the wars, while Democrat...
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Debate should have included KucinichDec 28, 2007 10:00 pm - The only presidential candidate whose actions consistently demonstrate the truth of his words was absent from the Dec. 13 debate. The debate sponsor, Des Moines Register...
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Would we want our schools to go back?Dec 27, 2007 10:00 pm - While reading the angry letters from citizens and sometimes defensive letters from teachers about salaries, pensions, referendums, strikes and test results, I began to t...
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I'll go ahead and say it: 'Christmas'Dec 23, 2007 10:00 pm - Warning: If you are politically correct, please skip this column. This is a story about Christmas. I figure it's OK for me to actually write that word Christmas since it...
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Two perspectives on Henry HydeDec 23, 2007 10:00 pm - I voted for Henry Hyde several times when I lived in his Congressional district. By all accounts, he treated others well, and was respected by friends and foes alike. I ...