Northbrook Opinion
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Where's the mandate, Pat?Nov 19, 2010 10:00 pm - What planet is Gov. Quinn from? He believes that his micro-slim win over Brady is a mandate from the citizens of Illinois for his income tax increase. His election merel...
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In support of intelligent designNov 19, 2010 10:00 pm - I was wondering how someone sees evidence for intelligent prehistoric man in a flat rock with some chisel marks but upon gazing out at the universe sees no evidence for ...
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Someday our culture will respect lifeNov 19, 2010 10:00 pm - Fence Post writer Jim Finnegan of Barrington always inspires me with his thoughtful reflections on the battle between good and evil, life vs. death. His comparison of ou...
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Troops are dying as Obama looks awayNov 19, 2010 10:00 pm - What the heck is our president doing? While American troops are getting maimed or killed in the service of their country, their commander-in-chief is wining, dining and ...
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Cell-phone gabbers ruin the rideNov 19, 2010 10:00 pm - Many years ago, when I worked in the Loop, I was a daily commuter on the train. In those days, you could settle back, relax and read the morning and evening newspapers. ...
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How to improve our property tax systemNov 18, 2010 10:00 pm - We, like so many others here in Schaumburg, received our 2009 real estate tax bill last week and were shocked by the 16 percent increase over last year's bill and the wh...
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Morrison is leading by exampleNov 18, 2010 10:00 pm - I just read in the Daily Herald that Mr. Tom Morrison newly elected representative from the state House 54th District has opted out of the bloated Illinois pension sys...
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$200 million a day is sillyNov 18, 2010 10:00 pm - What do we make of Michelle Bachmann? She is a Republican member of Congress, looking for a leadership position. When asked by CNN's Anderson Cooper what specific budget...
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U.S.-sponsored torture must endNov 18, 2010 10:00 pm - In recent years, it has been reported that the administration of former President George W. Bush condoned the use of torture by U.S. military personnel and the CIA. The ...
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Saturday Soapbox: Impressive startNov 18, 2010 10:00 pm - Impressive start: We wouldn't suggest legislators get nothing for their public service, but it is meant to be a part-time job. So we applaud state Rep.-elect Tom Mo...