Island Lake Opinion
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Kirk is the kind of senator we needJan 25, 2010 10:00 pm - All too often, politicians in this country are insulated from being personally affected by the choices they make. Congress votes to go to war, but few Congressmen or Sen...
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Supreme Court decision is flawedJan 24, 2010 10:00 pm - The Supreme Court's decision to allow corporations to contribute directly to political campaigns is flawed. The preamble of the Constitution of the United States begins,...
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Forget socialism, we've got oligarchyJan 23, 2010 10:00 pm - The kindest definition of "oligarchy" is "government by the few." It accurately describes the condition of the United States at this point in time. We do not have a repr...
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For 9th Congressional District, Republican: PollakJan 23, 2010 10:00 pm - The economy is foremost on the minds of the two Republican candidates for the 9th Congressional District. Joel Pollak, a human rights attorney, says he aims to reset dis...
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For 9th Congressional District, Green: RibeiroJan 23, 2010 10:00 pm - The Illinois Green Party offers two choices in the 9th Congressional District, which stretches from Des Plaines to the lakefront. Retired journalist Morris "Moe" Shanfie...
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Dold is best choice in 10th DistrictJan 23, 2010 10:00 pm - Robert Dold is the candidate we need for small businesses. The Feb. 2 primary election is less than a month away, and it's up to the Republican voters in the 10th Distri...
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Supporting Kirk, support vets, troopsJan 23, 2010 10:00 pm - I am writing to encourage every veteran, family member of a veteran or anyone who simply cares about our men and women in uniform to support a genuine champion of vetera...
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Candidates, laws don't make senseJan 22, 2010 10:00 pm - In the article on Sunday, Jan. 10, about the Republicans running for governor, Adam Andrzejewski stated that for gay couples "There are already ways for individuals to a...
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County wrong to break union contractJan 22, 2010 10:00 pm - Let's be clear. Lake County is choosing to lay off 13 workers at Winchester House because the union won't give in to their demand to give back a contractual 3.5 percent ...
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Vote for Kurtz, against KoehlerJan 22, 2010 10:00 pm - I am not affiliated with the campaign of any political candidate. I am a private citizen who recently moved to Crystal Lake. I have made two decisions regarding the upco...