Mount Prospect Opinion
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Would call to police have averted tragedy?Jul 07, 2013 5:00 am - I’ve been watching some of the George Zimmerman trial, and my heart pours out in sorrow for the families. I would be seeking justice for my child too if this had happene...
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Respect those with PTSD when lighting fireworksJul 06, 2013 5:00 am - Sitting at home this evening, I was surrounded by the intermittent sounds of people celebrating Independence Day by lighting off fireworks. As a mental health profession...
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Enforce current immigration lawsJul 01, 2013 5:00 am - The U.S. doesn’t need new immigration laws. We especially don’t need the Senate’s bloated, pork laden, 1,200 page “immigration bill” which will shovel out our tax dolla...
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Comic strip on prayer crossed the lineJul 01, 2013 5:00 am - I feel that a line was crossed in the June 19 comic strip of Soup to Nutz, by Rick Stomoski. For him to suggest that wishing and prayers are the same thing, and get the ...
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A way to rein in college tuition costsJun 27, 2013 5:00 am - I started my college career at a well-known private university in Chicago in 1967 when annual tuition was $900. Using an inflation calculator, that translates into $6,87...
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Secure the borders firstJun 24, 2013 5:00 am - As the immigration bill approaches a vote, consider that the Senate has rejected Sen. Chuck Grassley’s amendment to secure the border before any amnesty can be considere...
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The SoapboxJun 22, 2013 5:00 am - The Great Debate: It’s fun to hear fans debate whether the 2013 Blackhawks season was more impressive than the 1985 Chicago Bears, or the 72-win season by Michael Jorda...
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Editorial: A model for streamlining governmentJun 17, 2013 1:00 pm - Can merging or eliminating a measly 13 localized government bodies in DuPage County lead to more efficient government across the state of Illinois? State Sen. Tom Culler...
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A word to politicians about abortionJun 17, 2013 5:00 am - I know a lot of politicians read the letters to the editor. I would like to see if they can answer this question if they are for abortion. Have any of you asked your par...
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Inflation in food prices often hiddenJun 15, 2013 5:00 am - Inflation has been diabolically sneaking up on us through the food chain. Check the net content weights on your food labels; you may be in for many nasty surprises. A ye...