McHenry County Opinion
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Saturday Soapbox: Fox ValleyJun 06, 2008 11:00 pm - We're not Surprised Given the success assistant village Manager Jeff Mihelich has had with growth and development in Algonquin, it shouldn't surprise anyone that another...
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God's real view of an abominationJun 05, 2008 11:00 pm - In response to Nancy Herman's letter Monday, "Editorial conflicts with 'fear God' vow," I would like to respectfully suggest a careful and prayerful reading of scripture...
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When insatiable egos drive conductJun 05, 2008 11:00 pm - Two of our local luminaries with seemingly nothing in common have recently received national attention because of their public pronouncements. First, former governor Th...
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Competition is natural for childrenJun 04, 2008 11:00 pm - In regard to the Saturday front page article on "Playground Politics," let's drink the Kool-Aid, pass out the participation trophies, put on our robes and jump aboard th...
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Cheap gas event shows frustrationJun 03, 2008 11:00 pm - Recently, I held an event to highlight just how out of control our energy crisis has become. Here in Illinois, the cost of gas has more than doubled in the last seven y...
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Marching toward socialismJun 03, 2008 11:00 pm - In Scott Burns' column in Business on May 6, in which he points out truths about the IRS and income taxes, his closing remark, "Millions of Americans don't know what fat...
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Used book sale a success in WascoJun 03, 2008 11:00 pm - The 8th Annual Wasco Used Book Sale, held April 18, 2008, was once again extremely successful thanks to the efforts of our entire community. The PTO is extremely gratefu...
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Pfleger disgraces Catholic ChurchJun 02, 2008 11:00 pm - I attended eight years of Catholic grammar school and four years of Catholic high school, all in the Chicago area. I am 71 years old and have been a practicing Catholi...
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Movie deceptive against scienceJun 01, 2008 11:00 pm - The film, EXPELLED (Fencepost 5/5) is a sleazy movie filled with propaganda, hyperbole and inflammatory rhetoric. The Christian organization, Reasons to Believe, cannot ...
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Big consumer costs hidden in mergerMay 31, 2008 11:00 pm - To the editor: Much has been discussed and written about the proposed EJ&E purchase by the Canadian National Railway. What's not surfaced is the potential financial toll...