McHenry County Opinion
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District 220 PTO grateful for big supportJul 06, 2008 11:00 pm - The Woodland Early Learning Center PTO would like to thank the following businesses and organizations for their generous donations to assist the 2007-2008 PTO. Their con...
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The great debate over Social SecurityJul 04, 2008 11:00 pm - Thanks to Winfield Green for forwarding the debate over Social Security (Fence Post, June 22). The age-old question has been, should it go on as is, or should it be pri...
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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 ...