McHenry County Opinion
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Series seeks productive actions, not simply another shot at tollwayJan 09, 2008 10:00 pm - It's easy to disdain the Illinois tollway. Born of the same lie that frequently justifies unpopular government projects -- think local taxes: "Don't worry; this issue do...
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The soaring cost of private health careJan 09, 2008 10:00 pm - According to BusinessWeek Magazine, hospitals around the country are beginning a campaign of using banks and credit card companies to extract payments from patients with...
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Being religious not linked to moralityJan 09, 2008 10:00 pm - This is in response to Mr. Ed Smetana's letter in Friday's Fence Post. Mr. Smetana stated Christians, Moslems and Jews believe man evolved from a man called Adam who was...
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Bianchi has kept his campaign promisesJan 08, 2008 10:00 pm - McHenry County State's Attorney Lou Bianchi, is a promise-keeper. He promised upon his 2004 election he would save taxpayers money using inside counsel rather than using...
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BEST still won't accept it was wrongJan 08, 2008 10:00 pm - Recently Fence Post printed letters putting down school board members Larry Snow and Aileen Seedorf. Kevin Rewerts of Algonquin authored one and the other was from Doug ...
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Gay agenda seeks to silence criticsJan 07, 2008 10:00 pm - I read, with great fascination, the Fence Post letter from Roger Fraser condemning all those who hold traditional values regarding homosexual behavior as hateful bigots ...
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Disheartened by teacher criticismJan 07, 2008 10:00 pm - I have read the Daily Herald articles and comments in the Fencepost in regards to teachers' salaries, abilities, and purpose. I am a teacher. From the stand the Heral...
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Something doesn't add up this election yearJan 06, 2008 10:00 pm - Either Hillary Rodham flunked math class at Maine South High School in Park Ridge or she picked up Jethro-style ciphering during her years in Arkansas. How else would yo...
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One taxpayer's proposed solutionsJan 05, 2008 10:00 pm - Since election time is near, this taxpayer has some solutions to the political deadlock our representatives can't seem to solve. The following are some suggestions. Our ...
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Grant equal time for ScheurerJan 04, 2008 10:00 pm - The article about the race for the Democratic nomination in the 8th district did not give equal time to the challenger. Fifteen lines (159 words) were devoted to the inc...