Maple Park Opinion
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Not Rauschenberger's seat to reclaimSep 30, 2010 11:00 pm - I strongly object to the wording in Kerry Lester's article, in the Sept. 23 issue, about Steve Rauschenberger. Lester refers to Rauschenberger's bid to, "reclaim his old...
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Munson will guard your pocketbookSep 30, 2010 11:00 pm - Ruth Munson is the logical choice for state representative. Ruth has walked the walk from her years on Elgin's city council through her years as state representative tak...
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Red light cameras all about the buckSep 29, 2010 11:00 pm - Thank you for your recent article on public safety. Like you, I do not condone speeding or other traffic violations that endanger the public. However, the reason for the...
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Don't extend tax cuts in wartimeSep 28, 2010 11:00 pm - While I understand the passion of those who argue for an extension of the Bush tax cuts, I don't understand the logic behind their argument for extending tax cuts for th...
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Read the signs: It's 25 mphSep 28, 2010 11:00 pm - I'm wondering how people are able to pass a written test to get their driver's license when they can't read? Martin Drive in South Elgin has always been a residential st...
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How is it that seniors will benefit?Sep 28, 2010 11:00 pm - I note with some humor the last paragraph of the letter from Katherine Nelson of Elgin regarding how Obamacare will benefit seniors in the coming years. Does she not und...
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Heritage Fest a rousing successSep 27, 2010 11:00 pm - Recently the village of West Dundee celebrated the 13th annual Heritage Fest. This year's celebration may not have enjoyed picture perfect weather, but the residents of ...
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Don't take away new health care benefitsSep 27, 2010 11:00 pm - As of Sept. 23, some very important changes in health care have taken place. A person can no longer be denied coverage because of a pre-existing medical condition nor ca...
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Time to abolish death penaltySep 27, 2010 11:00 pm - I recently heard from a man who is living proof of why we need to repeal the death penalty in Illinois. Randy Steidl spoke to a crowd of us at the St. Charles Public Lib...
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Make transportation fixes, don't add feesSep 27, 2010 11:00 pm - The Daily Herald article on Sept. 19 outlining "5 ways to fix Illinois' transportation mess" was thoughtful. The state of Illinois must update and streamline the transpo...