Park Ridge Opinion
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Purpose of marriage more than offspringDec 15, 2010 10:00 pm - In a recent letter, the executive director of the Illinois Family Institute took a stand against same-sex unions, citing the “public purpose” of marriage. Considering th...
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Give Huskies more coverageDec 15, 2010 10:00 pm - I am completely amazed at the lack of coverage for undoubtedly the best Illinois football team this year. The NIU Huskies have a record of 10 wins and 2 losses. In the M...
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Private sector better at running health careDec 15, 2010 10:00 pm - This letter is in response to your Nov. 14 story and Nov. 26 editorial comments. As I first read your story of how Medicare wouldn't pay for a woman's skilled nursing ca...
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GOP must explain thinking on tax cutsDec 14, 2010 10:00 pm - I have always supported the President's desire to work with Republicans on all the legislation that he's tried to pass since the election. But by now it should be clear ...
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The unborn must not be marginalizedDec 14, 2010 10:00 pm - I am reading a book titled “Bonhoeffer,” who was a Lutheran minister in Germany during the rise of the Nazi regime. I am the son of German immigrants, who were gentle an...
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Eat local food, eat healthierDec 13, 2010 10:00 pm - Kane County is focusing more on buying organic produce and an alternative is to support local farmers. Kane County should be boosting its economy by buying local produce...
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Mistake to resend Schakowsky to D.C.Dec 13, 2010 10:00 pm - Congratulations, Illinois, you've now re-elected Jan Schakowsky, possibly the least comprehensive representative any state could want. Two more years of wasted space. Pa...
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Obama speech more harmful than goodDec 13, 2010 10:00 pm - Dec. 7, 1941, has had a long history of being a day we reflect on for the bombing of Pearl Harbor and how that act drew the United States into World War II. It was certa...
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DREAM Act just another expenseDec 13, 2010 10:00 pm - Since there are so many children of U.S. citizens who cannot afford to attend college, why are so many people in favor of the DREAM Act? Unless I am misunderstanding som...
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Why not let voters decide?Dec 13, 2010 10:00 pm - Due to the anticipated rise in population after the results of the recent census, Elgin will add two more seats to the city council. This would increase Elgin's council ...