Itasca Opinion
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'No labels' might help with civilityJan 19, 2011 12:00 am - The recent horrifying shootings in Arizona should be a wake-up call to all Americans. While we do not yet know all the facts, we do know enough already to say that somet...
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Statistics support health care repealJan 17, 2011 10:00 pm - A recent “Investor's Business Daily” article provided very interesting statistics from a survey by the United Nations International Health Organization. I think you will...
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Liberals jumped to conclusionsJan 17, 2011 10:00 pm - I am amazed at how quickly the tragic shooting in Tucson, Ariz., was politicized by liberal politicians and the liberal news media. Within hours of the shooting, and in ...
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Hanover Park family objects to ticketsJan 16, 2011 12:00 am - My name is Timothy Marcus. I am 31 years old, and I grew up in Hanover Park. About 10 years ago I moved to South Carolina. While in the South I met my wonderful wife, an...
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Palin cooked her own political gooseJan 15, 2011 12:00 am - While it’s improper at this time to assess the political implications of how the country has responded to the insane shooting in Tucson on Jan. 8, one thing is beginning...
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Get ‘earmarks’ under controlJan 15, 2011 12:00 am - “Earmarks” are probably here to stay. After all, every senator and congressman needs bring something home for the ‘folks’. So, talk about eliminating them is foolish. I ...
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Soapbox: Always thinking of the trailsJan 14, 2011 3:00 pm - An example to treasure: While politicians often obsess over keeping their jobs, West Chicago Treasurer Don Early wants to eliminate his. He recognizes the original ...
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Filibuster reform support neededJan 13, 2011 10:00 pm - I urge Senators Kirk and Durbin to support filibuster reform. Senators blocking debate on legislation do not even have to hold the floor-or even show up-to carry out the...
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We need a new breed of DemocratJan 13, 2011 10:00 pm - It's two years until the Republicans overextend themselves again. It's hard to give up Biblical trickledown, gay-baiting Second Amendment ideology. The real question is...
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Don't send us to 'net for the full storyJan 13, 2011 10:00 pm - Have you heard the media lately, especially on television? They give you a story and never finish it. Their next line is: “For the full story go to www.com.” With techno...