Kane County Opinion
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Deserves an apology for editorial cartoonDec 18, 2009 10:00 pm - In the past year, on numerous occasions I have been called a racist for not voting for President Obama or supporting his policies. Now, according to the editorial cartoo...
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Truth is coming out about warmingDec 18, 2009 10:00 pm - For the last few years, anyone who dared dispute the so-called consensus of human-caused climate change has been labeled a denier, a flat-earther, or an anti-science buf...
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Stories inspire us to stick necks outDec 18, 2009 10:00 pm - I'd like to commend the Daily Herald for its Dec. 2 edition, featuring not just one, but two articles on the front page offering subject matter other than violent crimes...
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Why is there a need for lobbyists?Dec 18, 2009 10:00 pm - I have a hard time figuring why the need for lobbyists in government at local, state or federal level. I thought in a democracy the people vote and decide what type of g...
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Grab the wheel; not your phoneDec 18, 2009 10:00 pm - There is a plan to make cell phone use while operating a motor vehicle illegal. We know that distractions make us less safe while driving and less accurate in our daily ...
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Solar savings don't add upDec 18, 2009 10:00 pm - Would you spend $3,750 to save $3.75 a month on your electric bill? Why would Schneider Electric spend $750,000 on solar panels in order to save $750 a month ($9,000 per...
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Election board ethics rules fall shortDec 17, 2009 10:00 pm - The DuPage County Election Commission is scheduled to vote today on its revised ethics ordinance. The proposed amendments fall short of necessary reform. To date, the co...
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Mike Powers will not be forgottenDec 17, 2009 10:00 pm - With a heavy heart it must be noted how dearly Mike Powers will be missed. Mike embodied so many wonderful traits of the human spirit and, fortunately for those who knew...
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Class act makes great fodder for Fence PostDec 17, 2009 10:00 pm - A few key snippets from a select group of letters to the editor we've published in the past month or so. On the media fascination with celebrities spawned by reality TV:...
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Look at bad job market as opportunityDec 17, 2009 10:00 pm - After 15 interviews and no offers, my graduation date imminent and the option for a fifth year and another major financial burden, it seemed that my worst nightmare woul...