North Barrington Opinion
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Invest in solutions, not Band-AidsAug 31, 2009 11:00 pm - I'm deeply concerned about the bankruptcy of the Highway Trust Fund and the bailout patch that Congress has passed, and about how it will affect transportation here loca...
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Summarizing the Gates, Crowley caseAug 31, 2009 11:00 pm - So much has been said about the race of Professor Gates and Officer Crowley. Not enough has been said about the police protective role in this event. The police were cal...
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We don't want to pay for abortionsAug 31, 2009 11:00 pm - I attended the town hall meeting in Arlington Heights for Congressman Kirk. I was able to ask the congressman a question on President Obama's health care plan very impor...
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Don't believe letter's false claimsAug 31, 2009 11:00 pm - The letter "Climate bill built on hasty decisions" continues the recent Daily Herald tradition of allowing a handful of people to turn Fence Post into Fantasy Post. The ...
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Should have asked us what we thoughtAug 30, 2009 11:00 pm - The Buffalo Grove president and board are elected to represent the wishes of the people. When matters of big concern affect most of our taxing bodies, they hold citizen ...
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Obama fans should expect more vitriolAug 29, 2009 11:00 pm - I greatly appreciate the letter from Thorn Randall because he gave me the excuse I have wanted to write to you. Mr. Randall and his political ilk are exceptionally narro...
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Gain health care, lose freedom?Aug 29, 2009 11:00 pm - As part of the discussion about health care reform I have heard people state that "health care should be a right." I am very unclear as to what that statement means. Why...
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Weather shows need to stop pollutionAug 28, 2009 11:00 pm - Climate change is causing all kinds of weird weather in Chicago. It currently feels more like spring than summer, with the cold snaps and rain. All through the bitterly ...
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Don't be fooled by co-op optionAug 28, 2009 11:00 pm - The big media eye-catching announcement on Monday, Aug. 17, was how Obama is backing off the public option as part of a new health care system in a bow to political real...
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Passing bill means paying for abortionsAug 28, 2009 11:00 pm - There is a lot of talk about "spreading false information" regarding the health care bills. That is disingenuous. The reality is that if we don't speak up BEFORE the vot...