Mundelein Opinion
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Don’t lose skill of cursive writingApr 24, 2011 12:00 am - Some modern teachers have decided that children don’t have to learn how to write anymore, they want to eliminate cursive writing in school. This is not a good idea. The...
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Convicted murderers should not be freeApr 23, 2011 12:00 am - Regarding the Our View in the April 13 issue of the Herald that was entitled “Add a registry for convicted murderers,” I first have to say I totally agree that we should...
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We need oil, not quipsApr 23, 2011 12:00 am - The local news has just informed me that gas prices in the Chicago area may top $5 per gallon and the Saudi government is floating the idea of $200 to $300 a barrel for ...
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Compromise needed on budgetApr 23, 2011 12:00 am - I am writing to express my opinion on the current budget problem going on in our government. I feel that both parties are taking too much pride in themselves and not ste...
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Safety must drive towing feesApr 19, 2011 2:00 am - Is it about safety? Or is it about money? We’ve raised that question regarding red-light cameras in the suburbs spitting out $100 violations that cushion municipal coffe...
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College Illinois must not failApr 18, 2011 11:00 pm - When we adopting our daughter from China, we immediately bought life insurance and bought into the College Illinois program. I spent two years lobbying our legislators t...
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Keep high value on federal workforceApr 18, 2011 11:00 pm - There’s a new attack in Congress on federal workers, and I urge the members of the Illinois delegation to rise above it. As a retired federal employee and a proud Americ...
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What is Obama’s plan for Libya?Apr 18, 2011 11:00 pm - After waiting three weeks, President Obama finally addressed the Libya problem. He said, “Gadhafi has to go.” A week later he said Gadhafi is not the target. He said we ...
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Clarifying residents' Quentin Road preferenceApr 18, 2011 11:00 pm - This is in response to your April 8 article, “Preckwinkle to visit Palatine council.” As major stakeholders in the corridor in favor of the Quentin Road rebuild project,...
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The Soapbox: From prom to playoffsApr 15, 2011 12:00 am - Daily Herald Editorial Board Missing the boat All 400 tickets for West Chicago Community High School’s chaperoned post-prom party, a midnight cruise on Lake Michigan, we...