Palatine Opinion
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Disappointed in baseball class storyJul 29, 2008 11:00 pm - As the professor of the inaugural semester of Baseball History at Harper College, my students and I were thrilled to have ex-big leaguers Bill Campbell, Eric Soderholm, ...
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To solve problems, look in your mirrorJul 27, 2008 11:00 pm - If you are fed up with inept career politicians, rising energy and food prices and really want to know why, look in your mirror. It's our laziness and apathy and our co...
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Palatine Jaycees embody spirit of AmericaJul 27, 2008 11:00 pm - Palatine Township would like to extend our sincere congratulations to the Palatine Jaycees for once again organizing the 4th of July Parade that reflects the true spirit...
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Not everyone has the right to gripeJul 24, 2008 11:00 pm - It is common knowledge that Cook County has the highest sales tax and is right at the top of the most corrupt counties in the United States. My question is, why would an...
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A protest confined to selective truthJul 24, 2008 11:00 pm - I just want to comment on the abortion demonstration that was held at Route 60 and Route 83 on July 17. Some church group held up graphic posters of aborted fetuses for ...
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Is there anything that isn't treason?Jul 24, 2008 11:00 pm - I would like to thank Glenn Taras for his "Real patriots cut back on gas use" (July 21st Fence Post). Every summer, I pack up the gas-guzzling SUV, hitch up the boat an...
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Congress has duty to its customersJul 23, 2008 11:00 pm - Steve Greenberg understands the constituents of the 8th Illinois congressional district. Steve is running against Ms. Bean. While Steve attended the meetings dealing wi...
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Thanks to Kirk for his position on CNJul 20, 2008 11:00 pm - As we read the Daily Herald's recent article on the proposed acquisition of the EJ&E by CN ("Fighting Over Trains," July 13, 2008), we noted that Congressman Mark Kirk h...
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NIMBYs rule the day, unfortunatelyJul 20, 2008 11:00 pm - Having lived in Palatine for almost 40 years, I have seen numerous NIMBY (not in my backyard) campaigns. The senior issue is the extension of Route 53 into Lake County. ...
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Mixing Bible, laws and governmentJul 16, 2008 11:00 pm - I am responding to recent letters stating the Bible should not be used to make law. Separation of church and state cannot be found in the Constitution. There is no law s...