West Chicago Opinion
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Forget Romney’s business experienceMar 07, 2012 4:33 am - I am a Democrat and I congratulate the Republicans for apparently settling on the most reasonable candidate in their field. Mitt Romney has been a governor and has shown...
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Let’s learn from our mistakes in IraqMar 07, 2012 4:33 am - In 2002, the G.W. Bush administration was intent on regime change in Iraq and conducted a successful propaganda campaign based on faulty evidence that Saddam Hussein was...
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Don’t let employers decree contraceptionMar 07, 2012 4:33 am - What does religious freedom mean? According to the Blunt Amendment, narrowly defeated in the U.S. Senate on March 1, it means employers can choose to force their beliefs...
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U-46 Venus viewing was pricelessMar 06, 2012 4:40 am - Fence Post writer Ms. Keys was mistaken about U-46 charging to view the Transit of Venus. The event was free. The purchase of the special glasses was only if you wanted...
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Serve government for honor, not moneyMar 06, 2012 4:40 am - I see from a recent newspaper that the sister of the DuPage County Board chairman has a nice part-time job with the state, thanks to Gov. Quinn. It is only $36,000 a yea...
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A good steward of the landMar 06, 2012 4:00 am - Forest preserve districts are authorized by statute to acquire land to preserve, protect, restore and restock it with natural flora and fauna for the education and recre...
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Misguided notion of ‘salvation’Mar 06, 2012 4:00 am - Thank you, Mr. Teune (Feb. 19 letter), for regaling us with your biased interpretation of Bible passages. I never realized how the amoral ideology of liberalism is our “...
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Longer gym class means healthier kidsMar 06, 2012 3:40 am - We need to solve obesity and related health problems. I believe that all the schools in St. Charles District 303 should make physical education mandatory. Physical educa...
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Warrenville owed more than correctionMar 04, 2012 5:00 am - I was dismayed at the article, “In 5 years, 82 suburbs’ property tax take rose,” listing Warrenville in the 10 highest property tax spikes. This is misleading, with the ...
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Don’t endorse Roskam in the fallMar 04, 2012 5:00 am - Don’t endorse Roskam in the fall While I like all three Democratic candidates for the 6th Congressional District, I support your editorial endorsement of Leslie Coo...