Waukegan Opinion
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Neither 10th candidate has good grasp on global warmingJul 24, 2008 11:00 pm - As the battle between Mark Kirk's and Dan Seals' supporters rages on (most recently: Stick to Truth in Kirk-Seals Debate), I'm left a little bit flat by the lack of fort...
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Why do Democrats lack spine on Iraq?Jul 24, 2008 11:00 pm - Why do so many Democratic Party candidates seem to lack a spine? As reported by the Associated Press on July 3, Obama's already weak opposition to the Iraq occupation i...
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Seals needs lesson in basic economicsJul 23, 2008 11:00 pm - For someone who claims to have a degree in international economics, Dan Seals doesn't seem to know much about how markets work. Just look at his energy policies. Mr. Se...
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Seals true friend to environmentJul 23, 2008 11:00 pm - Congressman Kirk's new proposal to deal with the energy crisis is a blatant attempt to re-brand himself as a friend of the environment and foe of the oil companies just ...
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Check with vet assistance groupJul 13, 2008 11:00 pm - In the June 10 edition of the Daily Herald, as part of "Lake County in 60 Seconds," you had an article about a seminar on vet benefits. I want to remind your readers tha...
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No taxpayer dollars for their follyJul 13, 2008 11:00 pm - On the issue of June 17 or so, girls got pregnant in a pact-style decision. No taxpayer dollar, no public aid, nor medical for their babies or them. The arrogance they d...
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Protect constitution, elect Seals in 10thJul 11, 2008 11:00 pm - In 2006, Mark Kirk voted for the Military Commissions Act, which denied habeas corpus to detainees, an 800-year principle which is one of the foundations of our republic...
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Waukegan's parade good, could be saferJul 06, 2008 11:00 pm - I really love a good parade. And I truly loved Waukegan's Independence Day Parade on Sunday. My 7-year-old daughter and 3-year-old son (along with their Papa) were thril...
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Saturday Soapbox: Lake CountyJun 27, 2008 11:00 pm - Kudos to Gurnee: Gurnee officials earned kudos this week for their efforts in a couple of areas where progress is needed: diversity and the environment. The village's a...
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Government gridlock is fine in IllinoisJun 27, 2008 11:00 pm - There is nearly universal agreement among the state chattering class that Illinois needs a capital bill right now. The unanimity and urgency are warning for all taxpay...