Schaumburg Opinion
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EG library board was ‘class act’Apr 09, 2012 5:00 am - First off, thank you Elk Grove Library trustees in reinstating the West Siders’ library privileges. By this action, you have let the children of the “West Side” continue...
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State constitution needs these changesApr 08, 2012 5:00 am - In November 2008, there was a call for a constitutional convention in Illinois that was defeated. I didn’t happen mostly, I believe, because of cost estimates near $78 m...
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Duckworth has no plan for economyApr 07, 2012 5:00 am - As a nonveteran, I honor those who put themselves in harm’s way. I was too young for World War II. Tammy Duckworth is a veteran whom I also honor. However, when I asked ...
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Military policy led to attack on civiliansApr 07, 2012 5:00 am - About the March shooting in Afghanistan, I feel this incident is not a case of one “bad apple” but the effect of a continued U.S. military policy of drone strikes, night...
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Voter ID would suppress minoritiesApr 06, 2012 5:00 am - It is a sad situation where the Republicans and their subparty Tea Party are engaged in a national policy of voter suppression under the guise of a nonexistent “voter fr...
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Critics are hiding their true colorsMar 31, 2012 5:00 am - A Massachusetts elementary school principle at Soule Road School recently renamed St. Pat’s Day “O’Green Day,” to ease the discomfort some students might have. Let’s tak...
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The SoapboxMar 30, 2012 10:45 pm - Hit the jackpot? Well, did ya win? Did ya? Did ya? Yeah, neither did we. Oh well. Then again ... One or two people may have proved themselves “geniuses” by turning a few...
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Thank you, Raja, for tryingMar 30, 2012 5:00 am - Thank you, Mr. Raja Krishnamoorthi, for all your hard work and for conducting a classy campaign. I appreciate your effort to try to get elected as the 8th Congressional ...
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We all must remember bullying can damageMar 26, 2012 5:35 am - It’s easy for those of us in middle age to see all this fuss about bullying and think it’s all silly. Kids picked on kids when we were young. Toughen up and get over it,...
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Elect leaders who solve energy problemsMar 26, 2012 5:00 am - High oil prices have driven up the price of gas and consumers are again crying for legislative leaders to “do something.” High-priced gas is a hurtful indirect tax that ...