South Elgin Opinion
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Smile for the camera proposalOct 01, 2010 11:00 pm - Smile for the camera proposal: Some communities are looking for ways to make red-light cameras more palatable to the public. That's no easy task. But Kane County's propo...
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Chelsea's Law will save livesSep 30, 2010 11:00 pm - California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed legislation to put some sex offenders in prison for life. Chelsea's Law is named for Chelsea King, who grew up in Naperv...
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Not Rauschenberger's seat to reclaimSep 30, 2010 11:00 pm - I strongly object to the wording in Kerry Lester's article, in the Sept. 23 issue, about Steve Rauschenberger. Lester refers to Rauschenberger's bid to, "reclaim his old...
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Munson will guard your pocketbookSep 30, 2010 11:00 pm - Ruth Munson is the logical choice for state representative. Ruth has walked the walk from her years on Elgin's city council through her years as state representative tak...
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Red light cameras all about the buckSep 29, 2010 11:00 pm - Thank you for your recent article on public safety. Like you, I do not condone speeding or other traffic violations that endanger the public. However, the reason for the...
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Don't extend tax cuts in wartimeSep 28, 2010 11:00 pm - While I understand the passion of those who argue for an extension of the Bush tax cuts, I don't understand the logic behind their argument for extending tax cuts for th...
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Read the signs: It's 25 mphSep 28, 2010 11:00 pm - I'm wondering how people are able to pass a written test to get their driver's license when they can't read? Martin Drive in South Elgin has always been a residential st...
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Bean is right on tax cutsSep 28, 2010 11:00 pm - As the owner of a small manufacturing company, I applaud Rep. Melissa Bean's recent call to maintain the current tax cuts in the short term. Like many small businesses, ...
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How is it that seniors will benefit?Sep 28, 2010 11:00 pm - I note with some humor the last paragraph of the letter from Katherine Nelson of Elgin regarding how Obamacare will benefit seniors in the coming years. Does she not und...
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Find the Bean in 8th Dist.Sep 28, 2010 11:00 pm - Why can't our congresswoman talk to us? Other members of Congress stand up and defend their vote. During various breaks from legislating, most members took the time to h...