McHenry County Opinion
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Vote for candidates who support earthJun 30, 2008 11:00 pm - After 15 minutes of fame as the first major global warming legislation introduced by the U.S. government, the Climate Security Act died in the Senate as expected. Despi...
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Don't choose nuclear energyJun 29, 2008 11:00 pm - Nuclear reactors consume considerable fossil fuels in mining, processing and transportation of uranium. Nuclear reactors may not emit carbon dioxide into the air directl...
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Towns too giving to developersJun 28, 2008 11:00 pm - When are municipalities going to stop being financial institutions for developers? Every community needs to attract new developments but to give cash is not the correct ...
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Do the candidates understand taxes?Jun 28, 2008 11:00 pm - Both John McCain and Barak Obama have displayed either a naive misunderstanding or a disingenuous deception of who actually pays taxes in this country. Obama and Democra...
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Saturday Soapbox: Lake CountyJun 27, 2008 11:00 pm - Kudos to Gurnee: Gurnee officials earned kudos this week for their efforts in a couple of areas where progress is needed: diversity and the environment. The village's a...
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Telecom immunity about much moreJun 27, 2008 11:00 pm - I thank Melissa Bean for having the integrity to say straight-out that she was in favor of giving telecoms immunity and clearly stating the reasons why. That said, whil...
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Don't accept NICOR's treatmentJun 27, 2008 11:00 pm - Has everyone picked their face up from the floor since opening their most recent bill from NICOR Gas? The shock of a three-month bill could quite possibly kill you and...
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Saturday Soapbox: Fox ValleyJun 27, 2008 11:00 pm - Grateful for their service Much like former Harper College trustee Patrick Botterman, Huntley Village Manager Carl Tomaso's short life was chock full of service. Tomaso ...
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Saturday Soapbox: Cook CountyJun 27, 2008 11:00 pm - NWCH takes pain out of parking Here's good news for anybody frequenting Northwest Community Hospital and wondering where to put the car -- the new seven-story parking ga...
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Democrats hurting oil suppliesJun 27, 2008 11:00 pm - With gasoline at over $4.15/gal, it's time to pin the blame where it belongs. Consider the following: ANWR exploration -- House Republicans: 91 percent supported; House...