Kane County Opinion
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Protect Clean Power PlanDec 15, 2017 12:00 am - The primary function of government is to protect the American people. No one has the right to change the climate, degrade the environment or devastate ecosystems. The EP...
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Editorial: Shared police social worker could be model ideaDec 13, 2017 10:00 pm - Good cops must have some social-work skills to be effective. Being a good listener, dispensing sound advice, knowing when to use patience or a firm hand to defuse tense ...
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Pushing the failed 'trickle down' agendaDec 09, 2017 12:00 am - It should be no surprise that under the false promise of "trickle-down" economics, which failed under presidents Reagan and Bush, Republicans are pushing another huge ta...
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Failed 'trickle down' agenda is not reformDec 09, 2017 12:00 am - It should be no surprise that under the false promise of "trickle-down" economics, which failed under presidents Reagan and Bush, Republicans are pushing another huge ta...
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Keep peace prominent during holiday seasonDec 08, 2017 12:00 am - I recently saw a bumper sticker with the following words: "Know God, Know Peace; No God, No Peace." As a Christian, I find it quite relevant during this Christmas season...
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Dumbing down AmericaDec 07, 2017 12:00 am - I was born in Hardin County, Illinois - 396 miles south of Elgin, as the crow flies. I attended a one-room school in the middle of Shawnee National Forest for eight year...
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Important work for tax conference committeeDec 07, 2017 12:00 am - I am writing in regards to HR 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. I am horrified that the U.S. Senate passed its version of the bill without giving members of the Senate adequ...
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Harassment hypocrisyDec 07, 2017 12:00 am - Isn't it amazing that John Conyers has been accused of sexual harassment and he has now resigned, while Republican Roy Moore, who has been accused of pedophilia, is back...
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Acts of kindness deserve recognitionDec 05, 2017 12:00 am - Often, the work of community members and service organizations is overlooked. Most volunteers are not looking for recognition or praise for their efforts, but I would li...
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Palatine Township doesn't need parliamentarian, just a momDec 04, 2017 4:00 am - Palatine Township, I'll volunteer to be your referee so you don't have to waste money hiring a "parliamentarian." I can make sure your conversations remain civil and wil...