Lake County Opinion
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If you like your president, you can ...Feb 10, 2014 3:53 am - Liberals exist in a fantasy world, somehow convinced that just one more mindless government program will make life fair. Conservatives deal with reality, seeking to redu...
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‘Normal’ may not be what you think it isFeb 09, 2014 4:00 am - The issue of gay marriage has made news so much, but I can’t help but wonder why. When you meet someone for the first time, do you ask them of their sexual orientation? ...
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Sneaky red-light camera is money grabFeb 08, 2014 4:00 am - I read the Jan. 28 letter from Ron Hulka of Mount Prospect, and I thought ... him, too? Around Dec. 1 of last year, I also received a fine of $100 from the village of P...
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Public service workers deserve thanks, praiseFeb 08, 2014 4:00 am - The editorial on Jan. 26 was excellent in providing advice during the extreme winter we have been experiencing, as well as identifying a long list of people who have to ...
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Incarceration needs reform, lower costsFeb 08, 2014 3:40 am - Incarceration needs reform, lower costs According to Wikipedia, “The United States has the highest documented incarceration rate in the world, Russia is second, the...
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Power of nature as grief therapyFeb 07, 2014 4:00 am - Re: The porch lights left on Jan. 24/25 To show compassion for the Betancourt family I awakened at 12:10 a.m. and wondered if the lights were to be left on all night? As...
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Editorial missed mark on corporate taxesFeb 07, 2014 4:00 am - Your Feb. 2 editorial on Speaker Michael Madigan’s proposal to cut corporate taxes shows that the speaker continues to do great harm to Illinois while getting public end...
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Durbin a strong foe of gangs with gunsFeb 07, 2014 1:01 am - A recent letter to the editor blasted Senator Durbin for ignoring gang violence in Chicago ("Solve gang violence first, Sen. Durbin," Aug. 7). I couldn't disagree more. ...
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Deserves your trust with excellent recordFeb 06, 2014 11:01 pm - As a citizen of McHenry County, I would like to recommend Tom Wilbeck to the voters in District 1 in the upcoming primary election for a seat on the McHenry County Board...
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No public support for Brainerd fantasyFeb 05, 2014 4:00 am - It’s time to quit chasing the Brainerd dream. Scott Adams, Mike Kollman, Walt Oakley and their associates with the Brainerd Community Center Inc. are to be commended for...