Villa Park Opinion
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No candidate ever has helped the poorFeb 14, 2012 4:00 am - That was no slip that Romney made giving short shrift to the plight of the poor. He was just being honest. Throughout our long and glorious history, no president or pres...
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A candidate who clicks on the issuesFeb 14, 2012 4:00 am - Politics and politicians have frustrated me over the years. It took me a couple of minutes to adjust to a candidate for office who came to my door recently to talk about...
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Lessons from two DuPage teacher contractsFeb 13, 2012 4:00 am - This is a tale of two suburban school district contract negotiations. Last week, the West Chicago High School District 94 board approved a contract that called for 1 per...
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Give cops retirement they’ve earnedFeb 12, 2012 5:00 am - It disturbs me greatly that the DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference, made up of individuals who generally earn more than the majority of people they serve, are calling...
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Quinn ed plan only digging deeper holeFeb 12, 2012 5:00 am - In Governor Quinn’s state-of-the-state he suggested expanding the state’s early childhood education program. Are you kidding me? In case they actually try this, we shoul...
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Grilling the candidates about pensions and payFeb 11, 2012 11:00 pm - In my little corner of the world, this past week was devoted to face-to-face candidate interviews. I met with 16 people seeking the GOP primary nomination for the 5th an...
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Keystone pipeline harmful in many waysFeb 11, 2012 5:08 am - Say no to drill, drill, drill. Oil spills pollute our water, are hazards to precious habitat, and increase air pollution; these are just a few reasons to steer us away f...
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Americans need to speak up moreFeb 11, 2012 5:08 am - Once again the public exercised it muscle by speaking out against the indiscretion toward the majority through its voice and its wallets. This was a strong message to an...
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Would Jesus support Obama’s agenda?Feb 11, 2012 5:08 am - In a recent speech, President Barack Obama proffered the opinion that Jesus would support his political agenda, which includes taxation and massive spending on countless...
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Thanks for the ride, Lombard ToyotaFeb 09, 2012 11:00 pm - I am so proud to live in a community where the school, residents, and local businesses come together to support our young adults. For the third year in a row the Glenbar...