Lake County Opinion
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Background checks don’t infringe on rightsMay 14, 2013 5:00 am - In reference to Mr. Froelich’s letter of April 24 (“Millions of owners of guns are law-abiding”), could someone please explain what I’m missing here? Why would a backgro...
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Teachers shouldn’t need seminar timeMay 13, 2013 5:00 am - What is wrong with the school board in District 15? Why do we keep electing these officials? Stand and fight against the unions and the school boards, quit giving them e...
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Give ‘investors’ more say in governmentMay 11, 2013 5:00 am - Inarguably, businesses are more efficient than government. In an economy where revenues are tight, the cliché that “government needs to run more like a business” is tru...
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The SoapboxMay 11, 2013 5:00 am - Au natural: How refreshing that the city of Chicago will turn to goats to tame 120 acres of hard-to-reach grass at O’Hare International Airport rather than resorting to ...
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Oppose legalization of medical potMay 10, 2013 5:00 am - On April 17, the Illinois House of Representatives passed HB 001, often referred to as “medical marijuana” legislation, by a vote of 61-57 in favor. The legislation has ...
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Actress’ behavior promoted stereotypeMay 09, 2013 5:00 am - Actress Reese Witherspoon’s behavior on the occasion of her husband being arrested on suspicion of “driving under the influence” fits “The Ugly American” stereotype quit...
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Student's thoughts on listening to music in schoolMay 08, 2013 11:00 pm - Should students be able to listen to music during school? Some people may find that listening to music distracts them from concentrating but for some people it helps th...
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Debate is about living within budgetMay 08, 2013 5:00 am - I watched the recent panel discussion on pension reform hoping beyond all hope that some small step could be made to get us closer to a solution of this pension mess. I ...
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Guns not needed in heaven but are on earthMay 08, 2013 5:00 am - Note to Tom McGovern, whose letter to Fence Post said there won’t be guns in heaven, implying NRA members won’t be happy with those eternal accomodations and should look...
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Still fighting the floodingMay 08, 2013 4:40 am - Still fighting the flooding I live in Orchard Heights in McHenry. This is the worst flooding this area has seen in over 30 years. We really were completely ignored....