Palatine Opinion
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Why is Illinois only state to raise taxes?Mar 02, 2011 11:00 pm - A recent Wall Street Journal front page had a story on how “governors chop spending” to balance state budgets. The interesting connection to us is that Illinois is cited...
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Our words reflect who we areMar 02, 2011 11:00 pm - It seems that I struck a nerve, or gored a few revered oxes, in my recent letter to Fence Post. Mr. Gabl and Mr. Souder, I do hope you feel better now that you’ve vented...
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Get kids off the buses and onto bikesMar 02, 2011 11:00 pm - The first lady, Mrs. Obama, has a special interest in and what appears to be an active program in combating child obesity. I applaud her efforts. I am offering a sugges...
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An argument for single-payer systemMar 02, 2011 1:00 am - We in the U.S. have capitalized medicine. That is, the primary function of our health care system is to make a profit for the tiny minority of the public who own it. For...
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Cut the budget, start with defenseMar 02, 2011 1:00 am - Cal Thomas’ column of Feb. 20 clearly shows the level of stupidity and arrogance he possesses. It’s simple, Cal, you’re a Republican. You can’t claim “fiscal conservativ...
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Rekindle the spirit of democracyMar 01, 2011 11:00 pm - “All governments must maintain power through consent, not coercion.” — President Barack Obama For me, a young and aspiring political activist and junior in high school, ...
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GM bonuses trickle back to taxpayersMar 01, 2011 11:00 pm - Shame on Chuck Grassley, grousing over bonuses paid to GM employees and management for solid performance in the market. Let’s see, if the company made money, it paid cor...
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Mail carriers deserve our thanksMar 01, 2011 11:00 pm - I just have to write and compliment my postal carriers for the great job they have done delivering the mail. I don’t know about other neighborhoods, but they have done a...
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An answer to the Asian carp problemMar 01, 2011 11:00 pm - I have a suggestion on how to control the Asian carp. Find someone or a group of people willing to invest in this enterprise. They could earn millions of dollars, improv...
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Don't borrow to pay debtsMar 01, 2011 10:00 pm - While Ms. Harrop in her Feb. 18 column is correct that the current budget debate should not be reduced to catchphrases, her opinion might be more respected if her grasp ...