Island Lake Opinion
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Obama out of touch on his performanceDec 29, 2009 10:00 pm - During the Christmas at the White House with Oprah Winfrey show that aired Dec. 13, she asked the president how he would rate his performance this year. He graded himsel...
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Good reason to be an obstructionistDec 29, 2009 10:00 pm - Several writers have complained about the Republicans being obstructionists. I confess, I don't like what Obama is doing. What don't I like? I think he's getting the cou...
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Minimum wage cut isn't the answerDec 28, 2009 10:00 pm - Of all the anti-people schemes the Republican politicians can dream up, the current thinking to lower the minimum wage is the most exemplary of their interests. How low ...
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Health care debate must be moral issueDec 28, 2009 10:00 pm - Poverty is caused mostly by social factors beyond an individual's control. The government institutionalizes poverty. Institutions and norms are key causes of the formati...
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Congress, president haven't earned trustDec 28, 2009 10:00 pm - Do you trust the members of the House of Representatives, Senate and president who have created more debt for our country than all prior administrations combined? Do yo...
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Foster does right by our medical needsDec 26, 2009 10:00 pm - I believe we all need to thank Rep. Bill Foster of the 14th Congressional District for his vote for health care reform. I'm retired and on Medicare. I wish that all of m...
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Volunteerism a good reminder of our valueDec 25, 2009 10:00 pm - In the spirit of the holiday season, Huntley Jazzercise, with the assistance of the Grafton Food Pantry had the honor of adopting a family for a very special Christmas. ...
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Red Gate bridge would ruin WayneDec 24, 2009 10:00 pm - Despite charts, a 10-minute audio/visual presentation and what would appear to be a thorough assessment by the sponsor and lead agent of the study of Red Gate Road bridg...
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Gym class good for body and mindDec 22, 2009 10:00 pm - The physical education requirement in the high schools of Elgin Area School District U-46 is no good. Four years of physical education should be required in order to gra...
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Smaller classes mean better U-46Dec 22, 2009 10:00 pm - Overcrowding in U-46 classrooms is becoming a very serious problem. The boundary lines for U-46 should be redrawn to regulate a smaller class size in schools. The studen...