Lake County Opinion
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To be well informed, seek diverse viewsMar 08, 2014 12:01 am - Recent letters on this page lamenting alleged lies, distortions, manipulations of truth, and witch-hunt mentality of the "far-right-wing-wacko" media and encouraging all...
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Minimum wage hike honorable but doomedMar 08, 2014 12:01 am - Minimum wage has become a contentious political issue, even though it has little to do with a living wage. Federally imposed minimum wage now stand at $7.25 an hour. Pr...
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Off-year elections are still importantMar 08, 2014 12:01 am - The American civic duty during a midterm election seems to be forgotten in the midst of scandal. Voters have been bombarded with a barrage of "he did this, she said that...
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Respect the history, prepare for the futureMar 07, 2014 4:01 am - Libertyville is an appealing place to raise a family. The unique dichotomy of old and new is what sets this town apart. The proposed Brainerd Community Center is a perfe...
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We need a real reformer as governorMar 07, 2014 12:01 am - I can't believe the Herald thinks Kirk Dillard is the person to lead our state out of our fiscal mess. You justify your choice because Dillard was part of Gov. Edgar's...
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Be skeptical about dissolving water agencyMar 07, 2014 12:01 am - Can we just jail state Sens. Link and Morrison now for conspiracy to steal boaters' funding from the Fox Waterway Agency, or must we wait for them to actually commit the...
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Vote for true conservative in Dist. 51Mar 06, 2014 12:01 am - Bob Bednar is the conservative choice for state House District 51. Bob Bednar agreed to run against Ed Sullivan for District 51 on the Republican ticket because Bob is a...
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Ending bereavement fares is unfairMar 05, 2014 11:01 pm - Ending bereavement fares is unfair So American Airlines is eliminating their bereavement fares because their sister company US Air does not offer it. Did American A...
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Don't cripple town to save buildingMar 05, 2014 12:01 am - I received a third glossy mailing from the Brainerd committee today. Not sure how they have paid for all three and who is paying the postage, but that's another matter. ...
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Candidate ready to serve all Lake CountyMar 05, 2014 12:01 am - I just got home from a debate between the candidates for Lake County Board, Dist. 10. It was an interesting exchange. One candidate repeated 10 times that "Illinois is ...