McHenry County Opinion
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Childbearing isn't cancer preventionJul 21, 2009 11:00 pm - The letter from Karen Malec implied all women should reproduce to reduce their odds of developing breast cancer, hence, women should not take contraceptives, and abortio...
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What's our economic exit strategy?Jul 21, 2009 11:00 pm - During the election campaign, the Democrats demanded an exit strategy for the war in Iraq. They wanted to know when the troops would pull out. They castigated the Bush a...
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Thanks for help at Swedish DaysJul 21, 2009 11:00 pm - Geneva Rotary Club has concluded another successful Swedish Days with good sales at our "Third and Campbell" food booth of brats, hot dogs, sweet corn and drinks. We wa...
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Patient-centered bill key to reformJul 21, 2009 11:00 pm - As a cancer survivor and owner of a family business that provides medical coverage for its workers, I have learned a number of valuable lessons from our employees' and m...
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Tree removal not bad for Sleepy HollowJul 21, 2009 11:00 pm - Those critical of the tree removal on the Jelkes Creek Bird Sanctuary should be encouraged to have a little patience and foresight as to the final results. Although it i...
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Cameras all about generating moneyJul 21, 2009 11:00 pm - Upset about so many tickets for right turn on red? Follow the money. The camera companies benefit when there's more tickets issued; they're interested in generating as m...
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Thanks to Kirk for Peace Corps supportJul 21, 2009 11:00 pm - Normally, when I write to my congressman I usually rant about concerns that I feel adversely affect the country. And usually it's between him and me. This time however, ...
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Taxpayers, be wary of new assessmentsJul 21, 2009 11:00 pm - As we go through these challenging economic times with our lower investments and property values, there is a danger we must all be aware of: Currently, most of our towns...
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Childbearing makes women healthierJul 21, 2009 11:00 pm - The article by Karen Malec linked abortion to breast cancer risk. A pamphlet published by the Breast Cancer Prevention Institute has helped me understand the connection ...
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Our death penalty not bad, just slowJul 20, 2009 11:00 pm - A letter from William Larsen in the July 1 Daily Herald said the death penalty is costly and ineffective. I disagree. What is costly is the way we handle capital punishm...