Wheeling Opinion
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Fair and balanced is matter of perspectiveNov 24, 2009 10:00 pm - In the Nov. 12 Fence Post, Ronda Scott-Marak wrote a letter taking issue with the "fair and balanced" news coverage by Fox News. She said that "They are not considered j...
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Balanced coverage gives lopsided viewNov 24, 2009 10:00 pm - A recent news article talked about the GOP candidates' denial of human-caused climate change. Polls report fewer people believe climate change is an urgent problem. I be...
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One more thing for government to controlNov 24, 2009 10:00 pm - It's all about control through dependency. The government has us dependent on them for retirement and education. Housing is now being controlled by them through the bank...
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Burris deserved harsher punishmentNov 23, 2009 10:00 pm - A favorite tactic of politicians who don't want to answer or be accountable for their actions is to put out a release late on a Friday. In this way, the matter escapes p...
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Benefits outweigh costs of mammogramsNov 23, 2009 10:00 pm - I am writing in response to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendations regarding screening for breast cancer. They suggest no screening age 40-49 and at mos...
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Our safety more important than moneyNov 23, 2009 10:00 pm - Ours is supposed to be a government of the people, for the people and by the people, is it not? Yet today we have a president who plans to bring some terrorist prisoners...
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Wimpy response to prison move patheticNov 23, 2009 10:00 pm - I was appalled by the cowardice reflected in the reaction of Rep. Mark Kirk and other Republicans to imprisoning suspected terrorists in Illinois. That the traditionally...
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Here's how to put people back to workNov 23, 2009 10:00 pm - I saw on Fox News the official unemployment figures, which do not include those who have given up looking for jobs. So what do we do? (1) Keep the Bush tax cuts. (2) Red...
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Only teachers are recession-proofNov 22, 2009 10:00 pm - I believe most of us will acknowledge that we are in a recession. People continue to lose their jobs, with unemployment in the double digits. People have lost their home...
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Palatine leaf pickup much appreciatedNov 22, 2009 10:00 pm - A big thank you to the Village of Palatine for their leaf program. I hope they can continue this much appreciated service as it is a big help. I hate to think of the amo...