Lake County Opinion
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The true cost of Cap and TradeSep 01, 2009 11:00 pm - Recently, the Fencepost has published a number of apoplectic and apocalyptic letters decrying the passing of the bill known as Cap and Trade. These correspondents, no do...
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It's not crisis of care, it's crisis of financeSep 01, 2009 11:00 pm - Our nation does not have a health care crisis. Instead, it has a health care financing crisis. Our nation's health care system is actually pretty good; and folks from al...
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Nice turn of a phrase, JimSep 01, 2009 11:00 pm - I read the story published Aug. 22 by James Fuller about the sluggish traffic to Rich Harvest Farms (for the Solheim Cup) and was delighted by the phrasing, "slower than...
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Take simple route on health careAug 31, 2009 11:00 pm - Why do we need over 1,000 pages of legislation to insure the 8-plus percent of Americans that lack medical insurance? Why not tack an addendum to those receiving welfare...
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Deficit takes priority over school suppliesAug 31, 2009 11:00 pm - The front page of the Saturday, Aug. 22, Daily Herald highlights an article about school supplies required by local schools. On page two is an article about the addition...
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Kirk needs to be taught a lessonAug 31, 2009 11:00 pm - Mark Kirk is asking for our support in his run for the Senate. I am a conservative, who has always supported Mark. While I have from time to time been disappointed in so...
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Invest in solutions, not Band-AidsAug 31, 2009 11:00 pm - I'm deeply concerned about the bankruptcy of the Highway Trust Fund and the bailout patch that Congress has passed, and about how it will affect transportation here loca...
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Summarizing the Gates, Crowley caseAug 31, 2009 11:00 pm - So much has been said about the race of Professor Gates and Officer Crowley. Not enough has been said about the police protective role in this event. The police were cal...
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We don't want to pay for abortionsAug 31, 2009 11:00 pm - I attended the town hall meeting in Arlington Heights for Congressman Kirk. I was able to ask the congressman a question on President Obama's health care plan very impor...
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Don't believe letter's false claimsAug 31, 2009 11:00 pm - The letter "Climate bill built on hasty decisions" continues the recent Daily Herald tradition of allowing a handful of people to turn Fence Post into Fantasy Post. The ...