Winfield Opinion
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Grilling the candidates about pensions and payFeb 11, 2012 11:00 pm - In my little corner of the world, this past week was devoted to face-to-face candidate interviews. I met with 16 people seeking the GOP primary nomination for the 5th an...
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Keystone pipeline harmful in many waysFeb 11, 2012 5:08 am - Say no to drill, drill, drill. Oil spills pollute our water, are hazards to precious habitat, and increase air pollution; these are just a few reasons to steer us away f...
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Americans need to speak up moreFeb 11, 2012 5:08 am - Once again the public exercised it muscle by speaking out against the indiscretion toward the majority through its voice and its wallets. This was a strong message to an...
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Would Jesus support Obama’s agenda?Feb 11, 2012 5:08 am - In a recent speech, President Barack Obama proffered the opinion that Jesus would support his political agenda, which includes taxation and massive spending on countless...
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Thanks for the ride, Lombard ToyotaFeb 09, 2012 11:00 pm - I am so proud to live in a community where the school, residents, and local businesses come together to support our young adults. For the third year in a row the Glenbar...
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Many involved in this personal decisionFeb 09, 2012 11:00 pm - I feel I must rebut a recent letter entitled “More unneeded regulation?” by Tom Kupferer. In the first place, the proposed legislation is less restrictive, not more. It...
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Obama must force Israel to stand downFeb 09, 2012 4:00 am - Most media reports indicate an Israeli war against Iran, possibly as early as spring. Israel has determined there is room for only one major power in the Middle East and...
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Obama birthplace issue getting oldFeb 09, 2012 4:00 am - In a recent letter to the editor, the author was quite upset with your newspaper’s role to “engage the public in an ongoing debate over the way we all are governed.” One...
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Pension shift a Springfield shell gameFeb 09, 2012 4:00 am - On Jan. 30, the Daily Herald reported that Governor Quinn, House Speaker Madigan and Senate President Cullerton now want schools and universities to help pay for their e...
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Brownfield deserves vote in 23rd SenateFeb 08, 2012 5:00 am - It goes without saying that our civic society is broken. Our politics, which defined as the work of the people, is anything but. We can begin to move our state back to s...