Woodridge Opinion
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Massive campaign spending pointlessNov 04, 2011 5:00 am - Sad that those pursuing the presidency, in this time of national bankruptcy, have to spend millions to reach the public with their goals, begging for help to supply the ...
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Don't criticize Obama on LibyaNov 04, 2011 5:00 am - Robert Kagan of the Brookings Institution, Sen. Lindsey Graham and Sen. John McCain — all three of these Sunday a.m. talking heads bad-mouthing President Barack Obama fo...
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If public workers left for better dealNov 03, 2011 5:00 am - I want to thank the Daily Herald for presenting all sides of issues, unlike some of the other newspapers in the area. Some, who are paid for by wealthy benefactors, only...
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Why rail against cheaper labor?Nov 03, 2011 5:00 am - I agree with Mr. Suhrbur’s Oct. 22 Fence Post letter that, “conservatives have facilitated the world expansion of trade,” but that also helped many businesses to expand ...
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Partnerships crucial to nonprofitsNov 03, 2011 5:00 am - As a not-for-profit, we are always seeking support from local businesses. We are fortunate to enjoy many partnerships with local businesses throughout the nine communiti...
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Does the left see no clues here?Nov 02, 2011 5:00 am - Let's see, Stuebenville Ohio, economy booming. Why? Natural Gas. Bismarck, North Dakota, economy booming. Why? Oil exploration. Meanwhile, Obama sends millions to Finla...
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Article on wealthy was ill-timedNov 02, 2011 5:00 am - The Sunday article in the Home and Garden section regarding the North Shore home is in my mind the most ignorant article for this country and peoples’ economic reality. ...
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Some teens would be better off in jailNov 02, 2011 5:00 am - After reading the article “Teen alternatives to jail good for all,” I feel that is not OK to give teenagers alternatives for their bad behaviors and actions. Being a tee...
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Put meaning back in measurement of schoolsNov 02, 2011 5:00 am - Across Illinois, 80 percent of all school districts are said to be “failing” to meet basic standards in reading, math and science. In Northwest Cook County, every single...
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More to worry about than pensionsNov 01, 2011 5:00 am - Shouldn’t our state legislators be discussing stagnant or falling wages and a more equitable tax system in Illinois, the state’s crumbling infrastructure, economic growt...