Mount Prospect Opinion
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One more thing for government to controlNov 24, 2009 10:00 pm - It's all about control through dependency. The government has us dependent on them for retirement and education. Housing is now being controlled by them through the bank...
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Burris deserved harsher punishmentNov 23, 2009 10:00 pm - A favorite tactic of politicians who don't want to answer or be accountable for their actions is to put out a release late on a Friday. In this way, the matter escapes p...
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Benefits outweigh costs of mammogramsNov 23, 2009 10:00 pm - I am writing in response to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendations regarding screening for breast cancer. They suggest no screening age 40-49 and at mos...
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Our safety more important than moneyNov 23, 2009 10:00 pm - Ours is supposed to be a government of the people, for the people and by the people, is it not? Yet today we have a president who plans to bring some terrorist prisoners...
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Wimpy response to prison move patheticNov 23, 2009 10:00 pm - I was appalled by the cowardice reflected in the reaction of Rep. Mark Kirk and other Republicans to imprisoning suspected terrorists in Illinois. That the traditionally...
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Here's how to put people back to workNov 23, 2009 10:00 pm - I saw on Fox News the official unemployment figures, which do not include those who have given up looking for jobs. So what do we do? (1) Keep the Bush tax cuts. (2) Red...
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Only teachers are recession-proofNov 22, 2009 10:00 pm - I believe most of us will acknowledge that we are in a recession. People continue to lose their jobs, with unemployment in the double digits. People have lost their home...
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Palatine leaf pickup much appreciatedNov 22, 2009 10:00 pm - A big thank you to the Village of Palatine for their leaf program. I hope they can continue this much appreciated service as it is a big help. I hate to think of the amo...
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Says recycling at HEHS is a shamNov 22, 2009 10:00 pm - I am a sophomore at Hoffman Estates High School, and a member of Student Council. It has come to my attention that our school does not recycle anything. So, in spite of ...
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New Schaumburg tax doesn't add upNov 22, 2009 10:00 pm - I sat through Ken Fritz's presentation trying to justify the new real estate tax and the numbers he used did not add up. It would be nice for him to post his presentati...