Palatine Opinion
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Springfield acts like it's WashingtonJun 05, 2008 11:00 pm - One of the reasons people usually respect state legislators more than congressmen is a state official can always profess to being fiscally responsible -- unlike those wa...
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It's time to limit military spendingJun 01, 2008 11:00 pm - In response to Mary Lou Hoeltje's letter, "Military must be top priority again," here are a few questions for her: 1. Is it the "media and ruthless Democrats" that have ...
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Thanks, Palatine for food donationsMay 31, 2008 11:00 pm - To the editor: Once again the village of Palatine has come through with a total donation of food for the Letter Carrier Food Drive of approximately 26,000 pounds of food...
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Good start toward better health careMay 31, 2008 11:00 pm - It was extremely encouraging last week to hear one of the members named to a board overseeing Cook County public health care telling commissioners directly that, in ess...
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Yes, McCain's age is a serious issueMay 30, 2008 11:00 pm - Sen. John McCain's age is a big factor for the 2008 election. For at 71 years old, 14 percent of Americans already suffer from dementia. This fact is reported in the 20...
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District 15 needs younger leaderMay 26, 2008 11:00 pm - To the editor: Dan Lukich, age 61, has just been named the new superintendent of District 15. I offer a few comments on his appointment. First, at his age how long will ...
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Cardinal George is insensitive to flockMay 26, 2008 11:00 pm - I don't think Cardinal George makes any decisions based on the good of parishioners or parishes. It seems he's more concerned with issues of control, power and humili...
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Dist. 211 frittering away tax increaseMay 26, 2008 11:00 pm - To the editor: Let me be sure I have this right. Not long ago, the voters of District 211 were badgered and threatened with lowered educational standards for our kids, b...
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Everybody loses when trees are lostMay 26, 2008 11:00 pm - To the editor: I don't pretend to be an environmentalist; however I consider myself aware of my environment, and literally in my front yard my environment changed. I liv...
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What's new superintendent's motive?May 25, 2008 11:00 pm - Dan Lukich, age 61, has just been named the new superintendent of District 15. I offer a few comments on his appointment. First, at his age how long will he be on the jo...