Villa Park Opinion
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Gladly contributing to those who need itAug 24, 2010 11:00 pm - I'm responding to Robert Finkel's Aug. 17 comments regarding state-funded retirement funds. He states, "Anyone who wants a pension when they retire should earn it the ol...
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Roskam should pay for his fliersAug 24, 2010 11:00 pm - Recently, a couple of fliers came to me in the mail from U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam's office. They are full-color, glossy and printed on good quality paper (one four pages, ...
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Roskam mailing was 'disrespectful'Aug 23, 2010 11:00 pm - It is a relief to hear there is a pre-election black-out period when politicians like Peter Roskam can't send unsolicited campaign materials disguised as "reports." His ...
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N.Y mosque is a slap in the faceAug 23, 2010 11:00 pm - We are a "land of the free" - not to be dictated to by a foreign god of hate who demands his followers to destroy the infidels. Muslims who first came to America perhaps...
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Birthers, Beck et. al. a source of sadnessAug 23, 2010 11:00 pm - When I read that an increasing number of people believe President Obama is a Muslim, and that there are still a significant number of Republicans who are "birthers" (bel...
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Commission needs continued auditingAug 22, 2010 11:00 pm - In the past week, we've commented on the ongoing efforts at Metra and the Illinois tollway to move forward after financial improprieties (Metra) or controversial managem...
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'Dropped babies' not insignificant numberAug 21, 2010 11:00 pm - A recent letter to the Daily Herald criticized Republican efforts to open a national dialogue on changing the 14th Amendment, which defines citizenship in the U.S., spec...
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Herald's Prairie Fest coverage shamefulAug 21, 2010 11:00 pm - We could not believe that your entire article supposedly about the Wood Dale Prairie Festival was entirely concerning Itasca Quilter's Guild. What were you thinking? Wo...
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Saturday SoapboxAug 20, 2010 11:00 pm - Great role models for girls: It's quite a weekend for top female pro athletes who showcase their skills in the suburbs. Inez Karlsson tries to become the first fe...
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Don't throw out baby with bath waterAug 20, 2010 11:00 pm - I think Robert Finkel (Fence Post, Aug. 7) is either very young or a poor historian. Pensions of the old-fashioned kind were paid by employer contributions. This was a b...