Kane County Opinion
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A different world without Bill of RightsDec 29, 2008 10:00 pm - I thought it amazing that you recently published the letter about Bill of Rights Day. This nation is currently facing many problems, and I would suggest one simple, swee...
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Something to counter bailoutsDec 29, 2008 10:00 pm - So, if all of the illegal aliens went back to their country of origin we'd have 0 percent unemployment and billions in public expense savings. Encourage all of the illeg...
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Teachers, schools hold all the cardsDec 28, 2008 10:00 pm - After reading the front page of the Dec. 18 Daily Herald I felt compelled to respond to the results of a story I've been following regarding alleged abuse toward special...
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Economy is tanking; where's president?Dec 28, 2008 10:00 pm - I know George Bush is on his way out, (thank God), but does he have to completely abandon his post and go AWOL for the last 60 days of his presidency? Would it kill him ...
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Elgin council needs overhaulDec 28, 2008 10:00 pm - In a few short months Elgin will have four seats on the city council up for election. Our current city council has taken a very soft stance on illegal immigrants. This h...
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Winners, losers and the CN mergerDec 27, 2008 10:00 pm - Few issues of local impact have seemed as inherently polarizing as the Canadian National Railway's acquisition of the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway line, which runs in...
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Congress should repeal access chargeDec 27, 2008 10:00 pm - Congress can help the poor by repealing the federal/interstate access charge on land line phone bills. Before divestiture there were two main land line phone companies (...
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Rev. Warren good for inaugurationDec 27, 2008 10:00 pm - Kudos to President-Elect Barack Obama on his choice of Rev. Rick Warren to speak at his inauguration. Rather than hearing other voices of praise or agreement on his choi...
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News polarizes; people can uniteDec 27, 2008 10:00 pm - It really doesn't matter these days where you get your news from; there's very little good news that is considered fit to print. In part, we all need to reflect on this ...
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We can learn from George BaileyDec 26, 2008 10:00 pm - When we watch Frank Capra's timeless classic, "It's a Wonderful Life," we are reminded to count the many blessings we have, even when they may be overshadowed by persona...