Mount Prospect Opinion
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Lack of civility stems from lack of moralsNov 09, 2012 8:20 am - Recently, a Fence Post letter stated: “Civility must be a part of (political) campaigns.” Judging by the TV and radio election ads we’ve seen and heard, this is not the ...
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Why are we paying people on leave?Nov 09, 2012 4:00 am - ince 2007, more than 2,000 state employees have been placed on paid leave. Gov. Quinn, can you explain to the people of Illinois, those who pay taxes, why these people a...
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World leaders must act to curb violenceNov 08, 2012 1:06 pm - In recent months, we have witnessed an upsurge of anger that has swept throughout the Muslim world — in response to extremely crude acts by anti-Islam elements. It is no...
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Political ad was abhorrentNov 08, 2012 1:06 pm - The paid political advertisement in the Nov. 5 Daily Herald by the Indian Americans for Freedom is a good example of freedom of speech. It is also one of the most disgus...
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Endorsements: A list of our choices for Nov. 6Nov 05, 2012 10:00 am - Here is a summary of Daily Herald endorsements for contested seats and referendums of local interest on the Nov. 6 ballot. For the full endorsement editorial in a given ...
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Editorial: Close the Latino ‘achievement gap’Nov 02, 2012 11:11 am - Educators routinely question the value of standardized tests, saying they are not a solid measure of student progress. Certainly, in the suburbs they can be questioned, ...
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Romney builds campaign on liesNov 02, 2012 5:00 am - The top of your Editorial/Opinion page states “Our Aim: To fear God, tell the truth and make money.” Having read this aim for many years, it was with great disappointmen...
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Beaubien not so independentNov 02, 2012 4:40 am - Dee Beaubien, is she really running as an independent? She knocked on my door a few weeks ago and introduced herself. She seemed to be a pleasant lady so I listened to h...
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Yes on Arlington Hts. park referendumNov 01, 2012 5:00 am - I typically do not get overly involved in public issues. Life tends to be so demanding as it is, with being a full-time mom of two high school kids, wife, and managing a...
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Romney will return nation to a republicNov 01, 2012 5:00 am - For the first time in my 85 years living in the greatest country in the world, I fear for the future of my country! Why? Because four years ago we elected a city organiz...