Palatine Opinion
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No action on misuse of handicapped parkingAug 29, 2014 5:01 am - Misuse of handicapped parking placards is both rampant and well-known. Inconsiderate physically-fit 20-, 30- and 40-somethings illegally use these placards to save a few...
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New meaning to 'hope and change' for DemocratsAug 25, 2014 5:01 am - Though I'm an independent and try to see both sides of the argument, ya just gotta love those Democrats. Every time I turn on the TV, I see ads for Big Bad Bruce Rauner,...
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'Clean energy' is losing its meaningAug 25, 2014 5:01 am - Currently no term is more abused than "clean energy." First the coal industry stole the term "clean" as an adjective on the promise that carbon emissions can be captured...
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Choir director needs to consider othersAug 23, 2014 5:01 am - In Greek there are three words that express degree of love: eros, or physical love (I love cupcakes/my girlfriend.); philia, or brotherly love (My friend has an illness;...
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Keep Second Amendment to its original purposeAug 21, 2014 5:01 am - The title of your Aug. 11 story ("Illinois concealed carry process getting easier") ignores the most important fact contained in that story. Only 84,000 applications for...
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Immigration must be done properlyAug 18, 2014 5:01 am - After the Korean War, Ike sent 13 million illegal immigrants home. The troops came home and were in need of jobs. The Democratic Party wants to grant immunity to all ill...
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March to raise awareness of climate changeAug 18, 2014 5:01 am - Climate change is real, and it's happening now. The good news is that solutions exist. But we must act decisively, and soon. There is a lot of denial and intentional mi...
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Gutierrez fails to serve IllinoisansAug 18, 2014 5:01 am - I was of the impression that Congressman Luis Gutierrez was elected by citizens in the Illinois 4th Congressional District. I was unaware that he also represents El Salv...
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You'd be 'crazy' to miss this showAug 15, 2014 5:01 am - There's no need to fly to NYC to enjoy a Broadway-caliber show. Just head to Cutting Hall in Palatine and enjoy the Fremont Street Theater Company's current performance ...
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Township: Repeal prevailing wage lawAug 14, 2014 1:01 am - Last month the Palatine Township Board approved the Prevailing Wage Act for Palatine Township - not because it was the right thing to do, but because Illinois forces all...