Palatine Opinion
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Editorial: The re-emerging joy of big ideasDec 24, 2012 4:00 am - Here’s a bit of positive news to reflect on this Christmas Eve morning: Development is returning to the vernacular of community planners in the suburbs. Of course, it’s ...
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The SoapboxDec 22, 2012 4:00 am - Still moving: The tragic case of Elgin High School teacher Carolyn Gilbert, spotlighted through Daily Herald reports, led to state legislation that should make teachers...
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Can we learn from the Mayans?Dec 21, 2012 4:00 am - Here’s my theory. The Mayan calendar maker went to his boss and told him that he had reached Dec. 21, 2012, but had run out of room. The shaman said, “We don’t have enou...
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Editorial: NIU case is another example of hazing’s cynical disguiseDec 20, 2012 4:00 am - Two weeks ago, reflecting on controversies at some area high schools, we condemned the common view of hazing as a harmless tradition that only occasionally gets out of h...
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Who’s protecting whom in Benghazi attack?Dec 20, 2012 4:00 am - As I understand it there are three segments to the Benghazi affair, the before, the during and the after. Why has there been so much concern on the after and Susan Rice?...
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Why can’t park light display stay neutral?Dec 17, 2012 4:00 am - After the buzz generated by the nativity dispute in Arlington Heights, I wanted to articulate what seems to be a minority viewpoint. I understand that people’s deeply he...
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The SoapboxDec 15, 2012 4:00 am - Thank you, readers: At 90, Walt Meder is still contributing. The driving force behind the Daily Herald’s Hope for the Holidays campaign is just as pleased as we are at t...
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Don’t give up on Benghazi probeDec 14, 2012 4:00 am - It is my opinion that the president is in violation of his oath of office. It is a fact that as commander in chief he is to protect our land and its citizens against all...
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Wellness Place could use your donationDec 14, 2012 4:00 am - The 2012 holiday season is upon us, and with this time comes important decisions about year-end giving. While donating at the national and global level is wonderful and ...
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Park district ref didn’t convince herDec 14, 2012 4:00 am - I voted against the Arlington Heights Park District’s referendum in November, mostly because I’m tired of seeing our property taxes steadily go up over the years. But, I...