McHenry County Opinion
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We need to dig ourselves out of messDec 28, 2011 4:00 am - I read Mr. Bliss’s letter that appeared in your paper Dec. 22. I am not a “right wing Tea Party” member, but I do have a question for him. What “failed policies” is Mr. ...
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Why are border states worst off?Dec 27, 2011 4:00 am - On Dec. 15 you ran an article from The Associated Press that mentioned a record number of Americans — nearly 1 in 2 — have fallen into poverty or are scraping by. Withou...
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Black Friday not in spirit of ChristmasDec 24, 2011 4:00 am - As the holidays approach, many people do not see what they are about. Holidays were meant to be a time of gathering and happiness throughout families and friends, but in...
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Remember why we celebrate ChristmasDec 24, 2011 4:00 am - Is the spirit of Christmas still alive? The holidays are a wonderful time of year where ordinary people give thanks and are more conscious to help others; but when you h...
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Leo Nelson means much to ElginDec 23, 2011 4:00 am - I write to express my thanks to Leo Nelson for all he has quietly done to make Elgin a better place to live and work. He recently announced his retirement from the...
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Stories that show the good in all of usDec 22, 2011 11:00 pm - There is a special place in the afterlife for people who steal from charities. And it should be even more uncomfortably toasty for those who steal Christmas presents for...
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Throw Obama camp on ash pile of historyDec 20, 2011 5:00 am - Every time Obama speaks, he demonizes the upper financial middle class and the upper financial class. This is a political ploy to get votes from the non-achievers, who d...
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A little holiday verseDec 03, 2011 4:00 am - An Occupy Christmas T’were the days before Christmas with deficits so high, Super committees disbanded and bewilderment nigh. Sir Barack in his kerchief, Ms. Michelle in...
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Be leaders, not investment advisersDec 02, 2011 4:00 am - We elect political leaders, not investment advisers, not venture capitalists. We expect them to set policy and create conditions for good economic growth. In 2008 we see...
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College coaches make too muchDec 02, 2011 4:00 am - I am appalled at the salaries that the coaches at universities receive. I am referring to the Fence Post article in the Nov. 20 newspaper. Some make from $2 million and ...