McHenry County Opinion
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Viewers expect, want more from TV newsJun 12, 2009 11:00 pm - More and more, I find myself watching the news on TV in total awe. I can't believe the power of the networks and how they can tell us what's important and what's not. Th...
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Protect our future, support energy billJun 12, 2009 11:00 pm - Each year the carbon emission levels keep growing and the effects of global warming are worse. There are many different sources of energy that are not being utilized. T...
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OK, liberals: Can you walk the talk?Jun 12, 2009 11:00 pm - I have four suggestions for liberals who are so determined to convert the rest of us to their way of thinking and all pretty much fall into the category of "walk your t...
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Give Cohen credit for being openJun 12, 2009 11:00 pm - I came across a rather interesting article recently in "The Washington Post." It was written by Richard Cohen, somebody I don't usually agree with politically. In this c...
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Saturday SoapboxJun 12, 2009 11:00 pm - A record of success: Congratulations to Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire, in Newsweek's top 200 schools for five years running. Special place, special name: Napervi...
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Just say no to video pokerJun 12, 2009 11:00 pm - Gambling is not the way to finance government. Consider the Lotto ... it was supposed to finance education. The only educating it has accomplished is to teach people thr...
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Bolster energy bill vs. Big Oil, pollutersJun 11, 2009 11:00 pm - The House Energy and Commerce Committee recently passed the American Clean Energy and Security Act, a bill that will fire the starting gun in the race to build America's...
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U of I clout list must stop immediatelyJun 11, 2009 11:00 pm - We have sent our five children through college without any help from an elected representative and resent sharing the cost of those students who are on the "Category I" ...
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Blame the criminal, not the policeJun 11, 2009 11:00 pm - The mayor, the police chief and police officers did not commit these crimes. The act of murder was committed by citizens. Those responsible were sought out by the law e...
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Let's show the world we're unitedJun 10, 2009 11:00 pm - As I gaze at the map of North America, I am struck by the name given to the area we inhabit. It is called the "United States." Yet I am concerned as of late about the un...