Maple Park Opinion
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We're all to blame for Gulf oil leak, not just BPJun 25, 2010 11:00 pm - Every time they show an oil-drenched pelican on the news I get an upset feeling inside me. Like so many others, I am frustrated and angered by the situation in the Gulf ...
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Citizens need to get involved in electionsJun 25, 2010 11:00 pm - David Broder provided some welcome news in his June 13 column in the form of a change in how the California voters's ballots will be set up. California voters recently ...
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Oil leak lesson in human nature, political philosophyJun 24, 2010 11:00 pm - The Gulf disaster is a lesson in human nature and political philosophy. We all view the world through the lens of our own self interest. BP's self interest is fulfilled ...
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All political offices in the state legislature should have term limitsJun 24, 2010 11:00 pm - We need to set a term limitation for all political offices in the state legislature. House members should be able to have four two-year terms only. Senators should be al...
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New energy bill makes no sense, unrelated to our use of oilJun 23, 2010 11:00 pm - President Obama has called for a new energy bill and for using renewables because of the BP oil spill. Linking the BP oil spill to renewables and cap and trade surpasses...
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Don't provide mass amnestyJun 22, 2010 11:00 pm - I am very disappointed that Congress is still considering forcing a mass amnesty on the American people. We don't want any amnesty for illegal aliens, period. Pro-amnest...
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Bring government back to basicsJun 22, 2010 11:00 pm - I've seen some letters lately that state basically, "Yes, things are bad with Obama, but let's not forget how bad they were with Bush." I would say things are no differe...
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Send BP a messageJun 22, 2010 11:00 pm - As I drove through Algonquin the other day, I noticed five cars gassing up at a BP station. One block away is a Mobil. I thought America was furious with BP for the envi...
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House fire opens eyes to generosityJun 21, 2010 11:00 pm - It was one year ago, and at the time, none of us realized that what started as a frightening, awful event would actually serve as a positive experience for us as a famil...
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Kirk best man for U.S. SenateJun 21, 2010 11:00 pm - As a military veteran, I was and continue to be a supporter of Mark Kirk and his bid for U.S. Senate against Alexi Giannoulias. Kirk's 21-year career as a member of the ...