Prospect Heights Opinion
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Hypocrisy threatens civil discourseJan 15, 2011 12:00 am - In the wake of the tragic shootings in Arizona, most of the speculative chatter seems to center on the supposedly exceptional “vitriol” of the current political climate ...
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The fallout of the Cold War’s endJan 15, 2011 12:00 am - The two mega nuclear powers in the world, formally ending the Cold War that lasted for more than 42 years, have left a disastrous mortal legacy ravaging the globe for ge...
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Ready to pack up and leave stateJan 15, 2011 12:00 am - I guess lawmakers just don’t care about the taxpayers of Illinois. I would like to know what percentage of Illinois’ families are struggling and can’t afford any more in...
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Mr. Walsh goes to WashingtonJan 14, 2011 10:00 pm - From the beginning of the yearlong quest that took Joe Walsh to Congress, we have been among his sharpest critics. We've questioned his judgment, his sincerity and his p...
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A case for term limits in D.C.Jan 14, 2011 10:00 pm - The United States after World War II made a marvelous recovery and was in an uphill climb for many years. At the top of that hill all the people in the country were enjo...
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Small price to preserve natureJan 14, 2011 6:00 am - Having seen the article about a proposed referendum so the Kane County Forest Preserve District would be able to buy up more land while it is so cheap seems like such an...
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Tax vote showed lack of courageJan 13, 2011 10:00 pm - So, the Illinois legislature and governor decided to raise state income taxes 67 percent during the lame-duck session. This must be one of the largest state income tax i...
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Process is problem with death penaltyJan 13, 2011 10:00 pm - People on death row are not there for stealing cookies from the Girl Scouts. The parameters for the death penalty are clear. Those opposed to it should work on that part...
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Give attention to failing infrastructureJan 13, 2011 10:00 pm - President Obama declared December Critical Infrastructure Protection Month to call attention to an issue that has a real and direct impact on all of us. Unnoticed by man...
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Christians in Iraq only want peaceJan 13, 2011 10:00 pm - Christians in Iraq only want peace As Moses said to the Egyptians: “Let my people go.” I am asking this: “Give my people a place to go.” Do the Assyrian Christians...