Wheeling Opinion
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When did we become reliant on government?Dec 05, 2009 10:00 pm - Recently, one of Channel 11's programs was about the "Dust Bowl" that occurred during the 1930s. Being a child, I did not fully understand what had happened during this ...
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What's a climate czar, anyway?Dec 05, 2009 10:00 pm - Let me start by saying people like myself who question the motives of the global warming, excuse me, climate change crowd are not pro-pollution. We don't walk around say...
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Health care is about doctors, patientsDec 05, 2009 10:00 pm - Thank you for your editorial, "Get vaccine to those who need it most". Indeed medical offices have been waiting to get H1N1 vaccines for their patients while health depa...
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Do-gooders do not do goodDec 04, 2009 10:00 pm - This is in response to Ms. Harrop's Nov. 26 editorial regarding the health care spending debate. Having worked in health care for 40 years I'm more aware of the issues, ...
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Tax cheats send wrong messageDec 04, 2009 10:00 pm - I wonder what would happen if we followed the examples of Rangel, Franken and Geithner and neglected to pay all our taxes on time. Maybe Obama would give us a government...
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Suburbs need more public transportationDec 04, 2009 10:00 pm - Suburban public transportation is lacking a sufficient system. A public transportation system needs to be created for all suburban areas so they can benefit from it as o...
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Church supports health care reformDec 04, 2009 10:00 pm - The faith community of First Presbyterian Church of Elgin, in seeking to live out God's call for compassion and justice in our world, respectfully asks our congressional...
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Durbin's vote failed IllinoisDec 04, 2009 10:00 pm - Sen. Durbin, You blew your health care vote. Where is the $300 million for Medicare in Illinois that Louisiana got for its vote. Wake up! Do what is right save the repub...
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Red-light cameras aren't worth costDec 04, 2009 10:00 pm - It's a concern to me that drivers who fail to notice red-light cameras get into more accidents. Red-light cameras have served their purpose by decreasing right angle acc...
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Fly the colors at Festival ParkDec 04, 2009 10:00 pm - Dear Elgin City Council: I would like you kind folks to address what appears to be an oversight at Festival Park. There is a long sidewalk running from Grove Street goin...