Lake County Opinion
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Fix system before changing gas taxJul 29, 2013 5:00 am - First, we’re guaranteed that the 66 percent state income tax increase would be temporary, helping the state pay past due bills to vendors who have completed business wit...
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Climate campaign does more harm than goodJul 29, 2013 5:00 am - As the Earth cools, President Obama is distracted by a fraudulent warming narrative. The centerpiece of Obama’s climate change plan, which includes a timeline for settin...
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Will Obama support new Egypt cabinet?Jul 28, 2013 5:00 am - The new Cabinet in Egypt was sworn in on July 16. The European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton is already in Cairo dealing with the interim cabinet as a legi...
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The SoapboxJul 27, 2013 5:00 am - Happy hundredth: For 100 years, Mooseheart has been working in Batavia to protect children and strengthen families. It’s an inspiring story. As part of its celebration, ...
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Ex-state rep should get prison timeJul 27, 2013 5:00 am - Wow! I was shocked to read that another Illinois politician had pleaded guilty to fraud. Former state Rep. Constance Howard, you need to go directly to jail and repay a...
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Courses important for boating safetyJul 26, 2013 5:00 am - The Daily Herald’s July 23 editorial again reminds us that we must be committed to safety on the water. While this new legislation is an important step — it only comes ...
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Keep religion out of marriage rights debateJul 25, 2013 9:32 am - It never ceases to amaze me how religious zealots use The Bible to justify obstructing the civil rights of nontraditional families because in their eyes, the families of...
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No ‘good science’ for macroevolutionJul 24, 2013 5:00 am - Daniel Szwaya said it well (June 19) when he wrote, “Good science is that which is supported by evidence, logical reasoning and can be tested experimentally. ... Good sc...
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Editorial: Law is timely emphasis to keep waterways fun, safeJul 23, 2013 5:00 am - The aura of carefree fun permeates our image of water activity, so when an outing turns to tragedy, those affected travel in an instant an immense emotional distance fro...
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Jackson, Sharpton are not helpingJul 22, 2013 5:00 am - The Zimmermann trial is over, and the jury found him not guilty. I followed the trial on TV, at least as much as was shown. I agreed with the outcome of the trial. Now A...