Palatine Opinion
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National debt needs our attention nowAug 25, 2012 5:00 am - The $16 trillion national debt is the most important issue of our time. It is difficult to relate to such a big number, so let’s use $1 million per day to see how long i...
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Roskam ignores need for health lawAug 25, 2012 5:00 am - An AP story posted in the Herald ago quoted Rep. Peter Roskam on his 33rd failed vote against the Affordable Care Act, “Here’s the good news. The voters get the last wor...
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The SoapboxAug 25, 2012 5:00 am - Don’t sign that bill: Gov. Pat Quinn has one week to decide whether to expand gambling by adding five new casinos and slots at racetracks, including Arlington Park. Whil...
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Islamic terror still targeting ChristiansAug 24, 2012 5:00 am - Father Corey Brost stated that he studied Islam “extensively” (Fence Post, Aug. 19), but I suggest he reread the Quran and look at 9:5, the verses of the sword. Then he ...
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Obama has no regard for militaryAug 23, 2012 2:00 pm - This is in response to the July 18 letter by Cathy McQuillan saying that my statements were inaccurate and that I am un-American. I am not un-American. I believe that I ...
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Criticism of Exxon taxes uninformedAug 23, 2012 2:00 pm - This letter is in response to the Aug. 9 letter from Mr. Philip Graf regarding the corporate income taxes of Exxon Mobil. Apparently, Mr. Graf gets all of his “facts” fr...
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Editorial: Even small projects merit breaks, if ...Aug 23, 2012 6:23 am - The village of Fox Lake recently approved $150,000 in tax incentives for a Thornton’s gas station. Buffalo Grove is looking at tax incentives for a Fresh Farms grocery m...
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Comfort in uniting against tragedyAug 23, 2012 5:00 am - The sudden national tragedy that happened within the Sikh community at Oak Creek Sikh Temple in Wisconsin brought many of us together at the local gurdwara in Palatine. ...
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Mussman is in this for us, not herselfAug 20, 2012 5:00 am - I have lived in my neighborhood association as an original owner for 35 years. I am realistic about the complicated issues we face as a nation and a community. I met Mi...
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Job ‘boot camp’ gave him info he neededAug 20, 2012 5:00 am - I am writing to express my appreciation to state Rep. Michelle Mussman for hosting the recent “Job Boot Camp” at the Schaumburg Township District Library. As a recent g...