Lake Barrington Opinion
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We miss wonder of winterFeb 09, 2011 11:00 pm - What ever happened to the beautiful stillness of a fresh fallen snow? Bill Withycombe Antioch ...
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Why let companies decide coverage?Feb 09, 2011 11:00 pm - Will we let companies decide arbitrarily who should and who should not be allowed to have insurance based on pre-conditions? Some of these pre-conditions (such as ...
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Many people need health care lawFeb 09, 2011 10:00 pm - For once, please be on the right side, with the people who need and support the Affordable Care Act. Oppose the new Congress' attempt to repeal the law. Cecilia Montero ...
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Tax hike votes were not courageousFeb 08, 2011 11:00 pm - Some people are characterizing our elected officials as ‘courageous' for passing the largest tax hike in terms of percentage and dollars in state history, saying that ra...
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The case for veterans courtsFeb 08, 2011 12:00 am - Daily Herald Editorial Board Why should veterans who’ve committed nonviolent crimes be entitled to special services to help them stay out of jail and, eventually, have t...
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Movie showed value of school choiceFeb 07, 2011 11:00 pm - I’m a senior at Wauconda High School, and I recently attended a screening of the film “The Cartel” sponsored by Americans for Prosperity and the Lake County Tea Party. T...
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Neighbors ignored elderly coupleFeb 04, 2011 11:00 pm - A short story with a moral... We are the oldest couple in our neighborhood. A nice neighborhood in a nice suburb. On the big snow day of Feb. 1-2, ours was the only driv...
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Health care reform was neededFeb 04, 2011 11:00 pm - I am sick and tired of the political dialogue on health care. Only in America would some cut off their foot to be dogmatic. This is how I see Republicans. They have been...
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Soapbox: Now you know whyFeb 04, 2011 12:00 am - Daily Herald Editorial Board Now you know why: You’ve heard warnings to keep heavy clothing, blankets, snacks and water in your car, but thought that was just for r...
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Public pensions are insultFeb 03, 2011 11:00 pm - This letter is in response to fireman Mark’s letter Jan. 21. His complaint that his pension will only be $43,000 a year is an insult to the ordinary private sector taxpa...