Lake Barrington Opinion
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For too long, our elected officials have “played politics”Dec 03, 2010 10:00 pm - For too long, our elected officials have “played politics” with the things that make our nation great – and nowhere are the negative effects of partisan politics more ev...
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No sense in 'don't ask, don't tell'Dec 03, 2010 10:00 pm - I'm not sure I understand the reasoning behind the policy of Don't Ask Don't Tell. Do people normally ask? I personally don't ask every person I meet, and maybe this is ...
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Airline security would dismay OrwellDec 03, 2010 10:00 pm - There is a growing backlash about the recent airport scanning measures put in place just before the peak flying period between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day. It is no...
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Anti-smoking laws should apply to allDec 02, 2010 10:00 pm - The politically connected elites of Illinois want to have the smoking ban repealed for their “businesses” and for them only. That is what the Illinois House is consideri...
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Human behaviors shameful at dog parkDec 02, 2010 10:00 pm - No people allowed Given the good weather, it was a popular day to be at the dog park. It was also a time to remind me of how irresponsible people can be. There are many ...
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Look to Colorado on medical potDec 02, 2010 10:00 pm - Dan Linn is correct in his letter of Nov. 28 on how legalized cannabis could ease the state debt in Illinois. Illinois need only look at Denver and Colorado. Many citie...
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We all must show more responsibilityDec 02, 2010 10:00 pm - Social justice is a sirens' song that is currently wrecking ships of state on the rocks of bankruptcy all over the world. Who wouldn't like to see everybody do well? Bu...
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Speak out against school tax proposalDec 02, 2010 10:00 pm - I am writing this to let Grayslake residents know that School District 46 is proposing to increase the tax levy to fund budget shortages. There will be a public meeting ...
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Give equal space to gun rights advocatesNov 30, 2010 10:00 pm - On the Friday after Thanksgiving, your editors saw fit to run a huge series from The Washington Post on how legally purchased guns have been obtained by felons, and how ...
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How average taxpayers pensions really compareNov 29, 2010 10:00 pm - In the Nov. 22 Fence Post, David Urbanek of the Teachers' Retirement System states “Teachers already pay for a greater portion of their pensions during their careers in ...