Inverness Opinion
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Of nativists and capitalistsNov 07, 2009 10:00 pm - A comment regarding Liz Parker Siebeck's Oct. 24 letter on Elgin's immigration policy. Nativism is that narrow, seemingly self-protective insistence that earlier immigr...
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Fear mongers are out for own interestsNov 07, 2009 10:00 pm - Challenging government and politicians is a good thing for America. Refusing to blindly follow elected officials is not only healthy, but also vital for a strong democra...
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A new slogan for Land of LincolnNov 07, 2009 10:00 pm - In these tough times, I prefer to think of Illinois not as the Land of Lincoln, but as the state where your dollar is shrinkin' and the politics are stinkin'. Marla Frie...
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Parents need tools to check on teensNov 06, 2009 10:00 pm - This is in response to Chuck Goudie's article on teenage texting. Goudie says, "Once upon a time it was easy to eavesdrop on your teenagers and check their pockets or ba...
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The signs are still up, if you lookNov 06, 2009 10:00 pm - Opposed to the Wars? In a recent note in this column, a reader was asking, "Where are the anti-war signs now?" Let me kindly reply. You will find a faded, weather beaten...
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Saturday Soapbox: Pet Rescue move slow, Mt. Prospect's confusingNov 06, 2009 10:00 pm - Mount Prospect primary confusion: Mount Prospect will ask voters in the February primary - when no local races will be decided - if they want to go back to a non-primary...
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Short-term losses OK in health care fixNov 06, 2009 10:00 pm - Deficits are not good themselves. But they are necessary in government and business to achieve "profits." When a business buys a big machine, this decision leads to loss...
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Some thoughts about senior issuesNov 06, 2009 10:00 pm - As a senior citizen, I have a few thoughts on recent news items. 1. The proposed health care bill would reduce payments to Medicare providers. This will greatly impact ...
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Give us news, not stories on LimbaughNov 06, 2009 10:00 pm - That the Daily Herald would devote so much ink to what Limbaugh opines, says as much about the Daily Herald as it does about Limbaugh. Limbaugh is a demagogue with a pro...
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Keep sexuality out of sports storiesNov 06, 2009 10:00 pm - It was telling, but not surprising, to read Burt Constable's column, "Meet the new boss," regarding the new owners of our beloved Cubbies. I would ask however, what in h...