Maple Park Opinion
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Why not let voters decide?Dec 13, 2010 10:00 pm - Due to the anticipated rise in population after the results of the recent census, Elgin will add two more seats to the city council. This would increase Elgin's council ...
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Prohibition won't work with guns eitherDec 13, 2010 10:00 pm - It was refreshing to read the letter in the Dec. 5 edition of the Daily Herald from D. Holtz Sr. regarding gun control versus gun rights. Finally a rational voice amid a...
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Age change for cops nonsensicalDec 13, 2010 10:00 pm - The age requirement for nonmilitary applicants to become Chicago police officers was recently raised from 21 to 25. There are many men and women in this country who are ...
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Church's statement on immigration reformDec 12, 2010 10:00 pm - The faith community of First Presbyterian Church of Elgin, in seeking to live out God's call for compassion and justice in our world, respectfully asks our congressional...
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GOP inconsistent in tax messageDec 12, 2010 10:00 pm - The Democratic Party voted 228-12 in favor of a cost of living adjustment, HR5987, which would have provided a $250 check to retirees, veterans and the disabled in the y...
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Unpump the volume, CarpentersvilleDec 12, 2010 10:00 pm - As a resident of Carpentersville, the level of music that comes from passing vehicles is becoming a nuisance. The city of Carpentersville should enforce a noise ordinanc...
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Pension makes big differenceDec 10, 2010 10:00 pm - Dave Urbanek of the Teachers Retirement System recently responded to my letter to the Fence Post in which I suggested the creation of a “Pension Benefit Preservation Fun...
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Bipartisanship cures amnesiaDec 10, 2010 10:00 pm - It has not taken long for the Republican talking heads to forget recent history. The most recent Republican in the White House, George W. Bush, inherited a record federa...
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Keep smoking out of casinosDec 09, 2010 10:00 pm - Keep smoking out of casinos
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Thanks for your political supportDec 09, 2010 10:00 pm - Thanks for your political support