McHenry County Opinion
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Letter to president of Notre DameMay 12, 2009 11:00 pm - Dear Rev. John I. Jenkins, I have been a Catholic my whole life (70 years) and very proud of my faith. I am proud of the academic achievements of Notre Dame and love spo...
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True marriage is one man, one womanMay 11, 2009 11:00 pm - We are told that Iowa has approved homosexual marriage. Try to tell that to the citizens of Iowa. The supreme law of our land is the U.S. Constitution. This constitution...
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Grateful incumbents were re-electedMay 10, 2009 11:00 pm - On behalf of the Barrington Park District Board of Commissioners I'd like to thank the voters for re-electing Jon Stickney and Linda Hovde to the Park District Board of ...
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How about a real public debate?May 09, 2009 11:00 pm - After having read several posts recently in favor of radical environmentalist policies supporting the hoax of global warming, there is much I could say. But of what use...
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Happy Mother's Day. We miss you.May 09, 2009 11:00 pm - I had celebrated Mother's Day for the first 62 years of my life. As I turn 63 this year I am unable to share this special day with my mom who died peaceably at the age o...
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Don't ask if don't want true answerMay 09, 2009 11:00 pm - To those who want an apology from Carrie Prejean for her opinion on gay marriage I say give it a rest. First of all she was asked her opinion which she is entitled to li...
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If borders were sealed ... no fluMay 09, 2009 11:00 pm - Isn't the swine flu outbreak another reason to seal the borders with Mexico? When will our elected officials, including President Obama, start representing the people o...
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Why should we pay public sector losses?May 09, 2009 11:00 pm - I was incensed after reading the front page article in the April 27 Daily Herald that we taxpayers will see an increase in our property taxes to cover the losses the IMR...
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Gay not a choice; equal rights isMay 09, 2009 11:00 pm - I am writing in response to Gene Maril's April 15th letter that gay marriage equals special treatment. In the letter, he points out that I have the same rights as he doe...
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Accept Christians and agnostics alikeMay 09, 2009 11:00 pm - It was disturbing to read Donald Cavi's letter from April 22 ("Atheists might want to reconsider views"). I've taken plenty of time to consider the complexity of this wo...