Wheeling Opinion
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In praise of St. Viator's Blue RibbonSep 21, 2008 11:00 pm - In these times when public schools are failing to hold up to the standards that the government sets it nice to know that one of our local private schools surpasses. St. ...
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Value of Read to Learn program is greatSep 21, 2008 11:00 pm - In the Sept. 16, 2008 article "Extraordinary volunteer receives president's award," the name Read to Learn for a Brighter Future was incorrect. The official name of the ...
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Hats off to residents at Colonial complexSep 14, 2008 11:00 pm - I am happy to see another positive note on the front page of your 8/25/08 edition ("Working Hard at Being Good Neighbors"). As a former bus driver for Forest View Altern...
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Measure would aid world's womenAug 27, 2008 11:00 pm - The Global Resources and Opportunities for Women to Thrive Act (GROWTH) is a landmark piece of legislation that would expand economic opportunities for poor women worldw...
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A scenario that leads to fascismAug 22, 2008 11:00 pm - A letter in the Aug. 22 Daily Herald proposes a scenario that would lead us to a socialist economy. Apparently, the letter was in response to mine in the Aug. 16 Daily H...
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Seals supporters supported by factsAug 20, 2008 11:00 pm - In his letter (Fence Post, July 26), William Murphy accused Dan Seals and his supporters of making up their own facts to smear Mark Kirk. This is untrue. We have formed...
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McCain shows what a true hero really isAug 19, 2008 11:00 pm - I am amazed that as a World War II veteran, John Hurley could state that calling John McCain a hero cheapens the meaning of the word (Fence Post, Aug. 18). I am even mo...
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Abortion is wrong, no matter the labelAug 18, 2008 11:00 pm - In response to Amy Principi's letter (Fence Post, Aug. 17), I do agree with Amy that there is definitely a "load of poppy cock" but it is found in her own attempt to cla...
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Six complaints to start the dayAug 15, 2008 11:00 pm - Things that annoy me: 1. A religious test for president. There is no valid, logical reason an agnostic or atheist should not be able to be president. The founding father...
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CN/EJ&E merger needs long viewAug 10, 2008 11:00 pm - Your article ("Fighting Over Trains," July 13) was some of the most balanced and insightful reporting I've seen on the long-simmering fight over the EJ&E. Looking at his...