Kane County Opinion
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Is fear-mongering worth the risk?Nov 26, 2015 11:00 pm - Dear Governor Rauner, Americans take risks every day. When we get on a plane, when we consume alcohol, when we order an egg sunny-side-up, when we invest in the stock ma...
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Time for Illinois to graduate (taxes)Nov 26, 2015 11:00 pm - Pat Quinn's 5 percent income tax was making some headway against the budget deficit. The current tax rate of 3.75 percent is not enough and Illinois falls further in deb...
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Short-change future by spurning refugeesNov 26, 2015 11:00 pm - I am shocked, embarrassed and angry that our politicians are advocating limiting refugees fleeing the Islamic State. I understand fear; the Islamic State is indeed very ...
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Obama's latest head-scratcherNov 25, 2015 11:00 pm - One of the most repeated refrains over the last seven years is, "Why is President Obama doing this or what is his reasoning for doing that?" His latest head scratcher pr...
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Barbarians attacking again and againNov 25, 2015 11:00 pm - Relatively small numbers of barbarians attacked again and again and finally Ancient Rome fell. The barbarians are now attacking again and again. What's our future? Is th...
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Islam teaches peace, not hateful actsNov 25, 2015 11:00 pm - My deepest sympathies go out to the families of those affected by the barbaric attack on civilians in Paris, France. Islam categorically rejects violence and terrorism. ...
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Editorial: 'Puffy' helmets an idea worth pursuingNov 25, 2015 5:00 am - Editor's note: This article has been updated to correct the spelling of St. Edward Central Catholic High School Mike Rolando. It's like a scene out of the old Seinf...
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We expect more of sheriff, county boardNov 24, 2015 11:00 pm - I am amazed that elected county officials are finger pointing over meeting and approving a budget. It's bad enough we are dealing with the controversy at College of Dup...
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State is not governor's playthingNov 24, 2015 11:00 pm - Before entering public service. Governor Rauner's business was private equity. The private equity model is to buy and sell companies. They make profits by reducing the t...
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Why won't Islamic lands take refugees?Nov 24, 2015 11:00 pm - One aspect of the Syrian "refugee" business that perplexes me is that the "refugees" are trying to leave their culture, their language, their religion, etc., and go to t...