Palatine Opinion
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No tickets if you obey traffic lawsJul 18, 2009 11:00 pm - I am writing concerning your excellent coverage of the red-light camera issue, which has become a hot topic all across the Chicago area. First of all, are people really...
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Prevention is affordable health careJul 18, 2009 11:00 pm - I once saw a cartoon that showed a fence at the top of a cliff or an ambulance at the bottom of the cliff. It seems that cartoon aptly sums up our health-care dilemma. M...
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Cameras aid against sloppy driversJul 18, 2009 11:00 pm - Nobody likes the idea of cameras monitoring our driving, but there's another side to this story. I've been forced by an injury to ride my bike for exercise instead of ru...
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Religion out of place in July 4th paradeJul 18, 2009 11:00 pm - Why do we allow any religion to showcase itself in the July 4th parade? The parade should be an event celebrating the fact that we, as Americans, have basic constitution...
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Wealthy shift tax burden to othersJul 18, 2009 11:00 pm - Key House Democrats decided to increase taxes on the wealthy to help pay for health-care legislation, at the same time they sought to quell concerns among moderate and c...
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Will potential jury be tainted?Jul 17, 2009 11:00 pm - As Rod and Patti Blagojevich make spectacles of themselves in a frantic effort to win friends and influence people, it is truly scary to think they could effectively tai...
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Card check ensures free union electionsJul 17, 2009 11:00 pm - In 1935, our country was suffering from the effects of a serious economic collapse, similar to what we are going through today. In a spirited attempt by our government t...
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It's different after taking office for ObamaJul 17, 2009 11:00 pm - Candidate Obama - the day I take office I will immediately stop funding the war in Iraq and begin troop withdrawal. President Obama - we must support our troops and we c...
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Universal health care is not the answerJul 17, 2009 11:00 pm - In the July l Fence Post, Mr. Jason G. Spoor waved the flag for a socialized health plan because he insists that it is a fundamental human right. If he is correct, and I...
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Tell state to stop taxing, gamblingJul 17, 2009 11:00 pm - Enough is enough. I can remember when former Gov. Ogilvie first implemented the state income tax back around 1970. Since then in order to solve the state's financial pro...