DuPage County Opinion
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Too many dependent on governmentFeb 10, 2013 4:00 am - During the nasty campaign waged by President Obama, he and his deputies chastised Mitt Romney, a truly good and successful man, for not caring about the 47 percent. Obam...
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Scout leaders’ stands are inconsistentFeb 10, 2013 3:40 am - Scout leaders’ stands are inconsistent The Jan. 29 edition of the Daily Herald had a front-page story informing us that the national Boy Scouts of America have back...
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The real source of state’s pension woesFeb 10, 2013 3:40 am - The real source of state’s pension woes I was disappointed to read the letter from Ted Dabrowski of the Illinois Policy Institute as it obscures the reason for Illi...
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Do we need new school in Wheaton?Feb 09, 2013 3:40 am - On Jan. 11, the Daily Herald stated, “Dist. 200 will ask you for millions.” Why? People are hurting economically and yet they are requesting funds for a new school (Jeff...
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Editorial: A model reminder for youth sportsFeb 08, 2013 4:00 am - You can almost forgive the tantrums, the untoward gesticulations and the mostly muted foul language from the Brothers Harbaugh on their special night. After all, the Sup...
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Many reasons to define marriage the way it isFeb 08, 2013 4:00 am - People who advocate same-sex marriage don’t have the right to redefine marriage for all of us. Marriage as the union of husband and wife isn’t new; it’s not taking away ...
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Place police officers in or near all schoolsFeb 08, 2013 4:00 am - When you talk about protecting our youth, the discussion should involve not only the school district, but the police and fire departments and other local first responder...
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Gun bans won’t stop the ‘bad guys’Feb 08, 2013 4:00 am - Plain and simple, restricting firearm ownership is not going to stop the gangbangers or the nut cases from killing innocent people. The only people affected by additiona...
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Editorial: Price of District 54 raises keeps going upFeb 07, 2013 4:00 am - How many times can the Schaumburg Township Elementary District 54 board hit taxpayers for raises as high as 22 percent it gave several administrators a few years ago? Le...
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Winfield United works for residentsFeb 07, 2013 4:00 am - Current Winfield village board members Jay Olson, Tim Allen, Tony Reyes and Jim Hughes as well as certain candidates in our next election are constantly talking about a ...