Sugar Grove Opinion
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Blaming racism is racism itself, cheapens civil discourseJul 07, 2010 11:00 pm - In the 13th Century the plague was attributed to Jewish malevolence. In the 17th Century odd behavior in Salem, Mass., could lead to the capital charge of witchcraft. No...
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War won't solve Afghanistan issueJul 06, 2010 11:00 pm - Over a year ago we learned of the additional commitment of troops to Afghanistan. Many of the reports suggested even more troops would be needed. A number of military of...
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Rush is why we can't elect GOPJul 06, 2010 11:00 pm - As disappointed as I am with President Obama's flip-flops on withdrawing the troops from Iraq in 16 months; his failure to reduce wasteful spending and his cave-in to th...
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Zambrano sets bad example for kidsJul 06, 2010 11:00 pm - I am 14 years old and a Cub fan. I am disappointed that Zambrano threw a temper tantrum in the dugout during Friday's baseball game. I think he is a bad example for kids...
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Longmeadow bridge to bring headacheJul 05, 2010 11:00 pm - To all residents who will be affected by the construction of a $117 million Longmeadow Parkway bridge, I would like to invite you to come and stand along Randall Road be...
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Stop career politicians, vote against incumbents this yearJul 02, 2010 11:00 pm - I offer my condolences to the family of Sen. Robert Byrd on their loss. Having said that, Sen. Byrd and other career politicians (Ted Kennedy rings a bell) and half of o...
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Teacher's pride evident at Elgin High SchoolJul 02, 2010 11:00 pm - Despite all of the financial issues that Elgin Area School District U-46 faces, most of the teachers are doing a great job on a small budget. One in particular is Larry ...
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No wonder we don't trust governmentJul 02, 2010 11:00 pm - At a time when the country is coming apart at the seams it becomes more and more frustrating to see it all happen. Let's start with spending. Illinois is $13 billion in...
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Brady platform for governor appeals to simpletonsJul 02, 2010 11:00 pm - GOP State Governor candidate Bill Brady's campaign literature reads: 1. "Lower taxes" (where have you been - we have a $13 billion deficit). 2. "Cut taxes for working fa...
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Medical marijuana a humane option for patients of Ill.Jul 02, 2010 11:00 pm - We don't wait for the times to change but rather we can change this very moment in time. There are some who drift and never do anything to bring about change. Others fee...