Kendall County Opinion
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Lincoln’s words have fallen by the waysideJun 10, 2011 12:00 am - None of us were around when the thoughtful words: “Government of the people, by the people, and for the people” were spoken at Gettysburg. But we can all appreciate the ...
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Roselle should be more dog-friendlyJun 10, 2011 12:00 am - Google the phrase “herodogs” or something similar and see what you get. Unfortunately, the dogs in the story “SEALs canine commando piques interest in war dogs” (May 28)...
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Sic watchdog on big taxing districtsJun 10, 2011 12:00 am - In the Herald’s June 1 article, “Fewer miles, more pay,” Jake Griffin’s picking on the salaries of township road commissioners without knowledge of relevant factors does...
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Why do some taxing bodies still exist?Jun 09, 2011 1:00 am - Smaller government is all the rage these days. So imagine my surprise to recently learn that the Northwest Kane Airport Authority still exists. And imagine my shock to l...
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An unfortunate, expensive squabbleJun 09, 2011 12:00 am - It’s a dilemma as old as county government and one that’s plagued Kane County for years, drawing both interest and resources from the core matter of providing services t...
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First priority: How does this help people?Jun 08, 2011 4:00 am - It occurred to me while honoring our soldiers at the local Memorial Day parade, that I’ve never once heard one of them say that they fought to protect the freedoms and r...
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Track meet helpers deserve praiseJun 08, 2011 4:00 am - We wish to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the student volunteers from Wheaton Warrenville South Key Club and National Honor Society. Those who volunteered their tim...
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Hate speech comes from left, tooJun 08, 2011 4:00 am - I’d like to remind Fence Post writer Paul Dombrowski of Mt. Prospect of the shooting of Rep. Giffords in Arizona. Remember that? Immediately after she was shot, there wa...
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Need to rise up against socialismJun 08, 2011 4:00 am - We are being told the economy under Obama and Quinn is in “recovery.” Really? The number of people on food stamps has risen yet again to a record 44,587,328, or 14.4 per...
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House floor is merely a stageJun 08, 2011 12:00 am - Act 1. We see two politicians, we’ll call them Michael and Tom, getting together in an office before meeting with a House committee considering pension reform. Michael s...