Lombard Opinion
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Families come in all forms, like it or notDec 08, 2010 12:00 am - When reading David E. Smith's comments on gay marriage and the concerns about raising children I could not help but laugh out loud. As the executive director of the Illi...
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God-given rights are ConstitutionalDec 07, 2010 10:00 pm - In my original letter, I argued that “civil unions” are intended to grant special privileges to homosexual couples but which would not apply to heterosexual couples who ...
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Measuring Illinois' civic healthDec 07, 2010 10:00 pm - While we give thanks this holiday season, the 2010 Illinois Civic Health Index will be released. It documents Illinoisans' attitudes about politics and behaviors reflect...
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Take a cue from Illinois, CongressDec 05, 2010 10:00 pm - The Illinois legislature has taken the historic step of providing civil unions here in our state, a plan supported by about six in 10 residents in recent surveys. I cong...
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How about similar perks for all?Dec 05, 2010 10:00 pm - Government workers and their unions, reminds one of the Roman Praetorian Guards. Emperors had a cadre of these guards: They were fiercely loyal, (read votes) as long as ...
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Tax breaks for ultra-rich are unfairDec 03, 2010 10:00 pm - It is unacceptable to allow the ultra rich to get tax breaks and the poor do not get an unemployment extension. Most folks, over 40 years old, are being laid off and are...
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DuPage remap needs to be openDec 03, 2010 10:00 pm - During the first few months of 2011, municipalities, counties, as well as the state of Illinois will engage in the process of redistricting to reflect population shifts ...
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No tax cuts for the top 2 percentDec 03, 2010 10:00 pm - President Obama needs to send a very clear message to the American people that the economy will not recover without shared sacrifice. Social Security recipients are goi...
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All must be on board to fight bullyingDec 02, 2010 10:00 pm - A task force of 30 educators, community leaders and law enforcement officials has been formed by DuPage Regional Superintendent of Schools Darlene Ruscitti and DuPage St...
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Saturday Soapbox: The Bob and Joe ShowDec 02, 2010 10:00 pm - The Bob and Joe Show, Part 1: The relationship between outgoing DuPage County Board Chairman Bob Schillerstrom and departing State's Attorney Joe Birkett hasn't bee...