DuPage County Opinion
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West Chicago bond issue is ill-timedFeb 01, 2012 11:00 pm - Out of America’s $14 trillion economy, government bites off 40 percent. Government’s diet consists of wealth confiscated from its citizens, and debt incurred from its ba...
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Do state workers need that time off?Feb 01, 2012 4:00 am - Since it’s time to renew my driver’s license, I checked the schedule of the local Schaumburg DMV office. It looks like the employees are given 15 holidays in 2012. That ...
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COD had no other options on leaseFeb 01, 2012 4:00 am - I am writing in response to the Jan. 24 letter to the editor, “Why so long to cancel lease, COD?” In her letter, Ms. Wallace states that the College of DuPage Board of T...
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Best GOP pick? None of the aboveFeb 01, 2012 4:00 am - I’ve been watching the Republican infighting to be the party’s presidential nominee, and frankly I find the top remaining candidates frightening. Let’s take them one at ...
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For some, a check is all we can giveFeb 01, 2012 4:00 am - I read with interest about Felicia Reinhard, the 20-year-old who is selflessly giving of herself to kids with disabilities and illnesses through utilization of her own s...
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Don’t compare latest tragedy with TitanicFeb 01, 2012 4:00 am - Any attempt to compare the recent cruise ship disaster to the Titanic tragedy is inappropriate, inaccurate and demeaning to the captain, crew and passengers who lost the...
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Cut Obama slack on his vacationFeb 01, 2012 4:00 am - This is a response to the inaccurate letter from W. Parrot Jan. 25 berating the President for going on a taxpayer paid vacation. First of all, the president who caused t...
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Fairness an issue in ElginJan 31, 2012 4:00 am - On Jan. 24, the Daily Herald reported that the City of Elgin is “pulling the plug” on the seniors’ rebate program, a program that was established about 17 years ago when...
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Support each other through tough timeJan 31, 2012 4:00 am - I listened to the State of the Union address and admire and support President Obama. It’s been fascinating to watch the response to his every sentence. The future succes...
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Burns has heart, experience for jobJan 31, 2012 4:00 am - We support Kevin Burns for Kane County chairman. We’ve been impressed by his genuine interest in public service. He’s worked hard to bring to the forefront issues my fam...