Maple Park Opinion
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An argument for single-payer systemMar 02, 2011 1:00 am - We in the U.S. have capitalized medicine. That is, the primary function of our health care system is to make a profit for the tiny minority of the public who own it. For...
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Cut the budget, start with defenseMar 02, 2011 1:00 am - Cal Thomas’ column of Feb. 20 clearly shows the level of stupidity and arrogance he possesses. It’s simple, Cal, you’re a Republican. You can’t claim “fiscal conservativ...
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Single payer system won't fix health careMar 01, 2011 10:00 pm - In Fence Post of Feb. 16, Kaye Gamble proposed we replace all private health insurance with single-payer Medicare. I disagree. Gamble wants you forced into a single, one...
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Don't borrow to pay debtsMar 01, 2011 10:00 pm - While Ms. Harrop in her Feb. 18 column is correct that the current budget debate should not be reduced to catchphrases, her opinion might be more respected if her grasp ...
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Elgin roundabout makes no senseMar 01, 2011 12:00 am - Are the plans still on for some roundabout at the corner of Dundee Avenue and Summit Street in Elgin that is not wanted or needed? The state and city governments have no...
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Keep the bad guys guessingMar 01, 2011 12:00 am - Thanks for publishing the article on Page 1 Feb. 15 about the pharmacist “who legally owns the registered gun and was allowed to have it in the business” who protected h...
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What’s behind tea party movement?Mar 01, 2011 12:00 am - House cuts spending and subdues regulators, hoping to free businesses from burdensome regulations. Why is protecting the environment and people’s health “burdensome?” We...
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Learn facts about fire district decisionFeb 26, 2011 11:00 pm - The Daily Herald recently expressed concerns over the Fox River & Countryside Fire/Rescue District’s decision to create a new fire department. The trustees of the distri...
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Obama forgot his campaign promisesFeb 24, 2011 12:00 am - Our president made many, many campaign promises which he seems to have forgotten, such as closing Gitmo, etc. But my main problem is all the promises he made on his heal...
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When will Obama listen to people?Feb 24, 2011 12:00 am - I listened Feb. 11 to the news about the resignation of the president of Egypt. Then I heard President Obama responding to that news. It seemed rather ironic when he tal...