Lake County Opinion
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Responsible planners would be punishedJun 02, 2013 5:00 am - I am writing in response to Froma Harrop’s column in the May 21 edition of the Daily Herald. Her article clearly shows her bias toward “Big Brother Government” protectin...
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All should share in pension fixJun 02, 2013 5:00 am - The Daily Herald editor on Page 1 May 20, stated, “We’ve always believed that one of our jobs is to provide a forum for public debate of the day’s issues.” The fact is i...
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Feeding geese causes problemJun 01, 2013 5:00 am - I’m writing this as a concern about public safety and a nuisance. There is a public sidewalk in the townhouse complex where I live that I use to walk on for exercise. A...
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The SoapboxJun 01, 2013 5:00 am - Unsung benefactor: We’d love to thank the person who donated $95,000 to honor those who died in military service, but he or she wished to remain anonymous. The gift will...
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Time for new beginning on gun lawsMay 31, 2013 8:37 am - As reported in the Daily Herald on Saturday, May 25, “Concealed carry OK’d in House,” a concealed carry bill (SB2193) overwhelmingly passed the Illinois House on Friday,...
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Praise for support of marriage rightsMay 31, 2013 8:37 am - Kudos to state Rep. Ed Sullivan for announcing his support of marriage equality in the face of protests from his party and opposition from his church. Our 40-year marri...
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Thanks for support of veterans programsMay 31, 2013 8:37 am - Once again, the people of Lake County have shown their overwhelming support of our veterans and their families. The 42 veteran service organizations in the county saw a...
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Let 17-year-olds vote in primariesMay 31, 2013 8:37 am - I support Illinois House Bill 226, which would allow suffrage at age 17. Most high-school seniors are not able to vote in state primaries but later become eligible to v...
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Editorial: A chance to nurture political voices of teensMay 30, 2013 5:00 am - Life handed Charlie Kirk a lemon in the form of a rejection letter to the Military Academy at West Point, abruptly ending his long-held dream. Instead of feeling sorry f...
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Back worker-centered immigration reformMay 30, 2013 5:00 am - When worker-centered comprehensive immigration reform becomes a reality, three things will happen for millions of aspiring Americans seeking to work here legally and ear...