Northfield Opinion
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Elgin Symphony not alone in burbsDec 09, 2011 4:00 am - I must respectfully challenge your opinion in “Our View” Nov. 25, that “nowhere outside of Elgin, though, will you find a symphony orchestra.” This is not to take away f...
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GOP can’t deny support for wealthyDec 09, 2011 4:00 am - Republicans protect their rich benefactors while falsely accusing the president of “class warfare.” This diversion doesn’t change the fact that they ignore the president...
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Slots at Arlington good for horse racingDec 09, 2011 4:00 am - Illinois is losing business to other states in the gambling industry. The Illinois board would allow slots at Arlington Park. Adding slots at Arlington Park will not kil...
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Deficit talks were doomed from startDec 09, 2011 4:00 am - The failure of the special deficit-reduction supercommittee to reach agreement on a plan to reduce the deficit after two months of talks can be compared to putting six a...
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Senate already has approved Sears dealDec 09, 2011 4:00 am - I read with interest the Dec. 2 “Woeful inaction on Sears deal” editorial. I agree action is needed. That's why the Senate, in a bipartisan vote, last week approved an e...
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Whatever happened to due process?Dec 08, 2011 4:00 am - In the Daily Herald Fence Post Nov. 30 there was a letter by Therese Battaglia that was somewhat condescending, and I’m being polite, toward Obama. I don’t know how many...
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’Tis the season of hypocrisy, tooDec 07, 2011 8:00 am - I believe 100 percent in keeping Christ in Christmas. But I think it’s funny when everyone hammers hard on the importance of not saying “holidays” and “Xmas.” 1. Holiday...
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Potential employers not being fairDec 07, 2011 8:00 am - Why are we not employable? Over the last 18 months to two years all of the employment agencies have told me that I am unemployable. The reason, because I haven’t worked...
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Board wrong to push Bartlett mayor outDec 07, 2011 8:00 am - The residents of Bartlett have lost our beloved Mayor Mike. His resignation has left us with heavy hearts. We are upset and feel he had been bullied by the board of trus...
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You won’t be fined if you obey the lawDec 07, 2011 7:00 am - It seems to me that people who are against speed cameras and red-light cameras are the ones who speed and run red lights. Michael Lee Wheeling ...