Wheeling Opinion
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Cameras easy way to tax motoristsJul 15, 2009 11:00 pm - I am glad that the Daily Herald is covering the issue of "red-light cameras." Many of the cameras in the U.S. are sold by Redflex - an Australian-based company that also...
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New citizen fete another successJul 15, 2009 11:00 pm - This year the City of Elgin and the community recognized 38 new U.S. citizens at the June 10 Elgin City Council Meeting. This was the 11th year of recognition for Elgin ...
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Right-turn violations should be off cameraJul 15, 2009 11:00 pm - Outstanding article on the use and misuse of red-light cameras, and their proliferation in the Northwest suburbs. I got a ticket for a right-turn violation in Elk Grove ...
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Cameras give scofflaws reason to pauseJul 14, 2009 11:00 pm - Regarding traffic cameras, we can argue whether or not the cameras are cash cows; we can argue about the criteria used for assessing violations; we can argue about the s...
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Red-light cameras = big dollars for townsJul 14, 2009 11:00 pm - Everyone favors making our roads safer for citizens, but "red-light cameras" put revenue above safety. These cameras are supposed to help prevent accidents by taking pic...
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Safety clearly not only reason for camerasJul 14, 2009 11:00 pm - Can we please move the debate about whether the installation of the red-light cameras is strictly for safety reasons and just accept the fact that the primary reason the...
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If unsafe, repeal right turn on redJul 14, 2009 11:00 pm - If right turn on red was such a safety issue, I imagine IDOT or whoever governs this rule would repeal the right turn on red law. Like any other traffic law, there alway...
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Voice your opinion on taxing benefitJul 13, 2009 11:00 pm - It is my understanding that a proposal is afloat regarding the taxing of employees based on their employer's insurance costs for that individual. Mention has been made t...
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Kirk, Bean wrong on global warmingJul 13, 2009 11:00 pm - In my opinion we need to start now to replace Mark Kirk and Melissa Bean. They do not represent you or me. It is time for them to go! They want to destroy the coal indus...
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Young adults hit hard by lack of jobsJul 13, 2009 11:00 pm - I am 21, a graduate of the University of Illinois in Chicago, in debt from student loans, and have been unemployed since October. I am not by any means alone in this. De...