McHenry County Opinion
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Thanks to all who celebrated a heroSep 16, 2010 11:00 pm - On Friday, Aug. 27, I had the honor and privilege of being part of the many who paid tribute to a hero. My nephew Christopher "CJ" Boyd was killed in Afghanistan on Thu...
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Insult to juror missed the pointSep 16, 2010 11:00 pm - I am stunned by the disparaging and disturbingly un-American Fence Post letter by Bill Hurlbutt of Lincolnshire that recklessly characterizes the lone holdout on the Bla...
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Government excess not just about fedsSep 16, 2010 11:00 pm - The Daily Herald opinion piece, "Fines must be linked to public safety," hit the nail on the head. What the Daily Herald has exposed is a growing trend in local governme...
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Look beyond the major partiesSep 16, 2010 11:00 pm - In my whole life I have always voted for the person and the platform, certainly not just the party. In recent years, however, I haven't been pleased with many of our ele...
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Social Security can't be sustainedSep 16, 2010 11:00 pm - This is in response to Ms. Rossi's letter on Social Security. Social Security is the biggest Ponzi scheme in the world. Right now it consumes 20.8 percent of all the mon...
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Why no voice on NYC Greek Orthodox church?Sep 16, 2010 11:00 pm - Our "committed Christian" president is in favor of the so-called cultural center, aka mosque, near ground zero in New York City. Certainly, he's entitled to his opinion....
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Let's hire some 'real live people'Sep 16, 2010 11:00 pm - Have we, as a society, forgotten what the words "customer service" mean? I have become frustrated today as I had many telephone calls to make to a variety of companies. ...
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Tell us how to appeal assessmentsSep 16, 2010 11:00 pm - The deadlines to file an appeal of the 2010 property assessments are quickly approaching for many suburban townships. Most property owners are unaware that they will not...
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What qualifications does Alexi have?Sep 15, 2010 11:00 pm - Regarding the president's endorsement of Alexi Giannoulias for the important position of U.S. Senator: I will vote for Giannoulias for U.S. Senator as soon as the Pope o...
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Red-light request shows FOIA flawSep 15, 2010 11:00 pm - The recent flap over Cook County's desire to force towns that refuse Cook County's red light cameras to pay for the intersections' maintenance highlighted a loophole in ...