McHenry County Opinion
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Democrats are waking up lateSep 14, 2010 11:00 pm - The Democratic Party has suddenly become aware that it might be in big trouble in the November elections. Why the surprise? At town hall meetings, which our Democratic r...
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We need a leader with a solid planSep 14, 2010 11:00 pm - This year's Illinois gubernatorial race is going to be another case of "hold your nose as you cast your vote." None of the candidates brings much to the table. Bill Brad...
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Eye on Chicago race? Tell voters nowSep 14, 2010 11:00 pm - Just when you were glad to see the election season hit the home stretch, along comes the new twist of Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley announcing he'll retire from the job...
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Mosque different from nativitySep 14, 2010 11:00 pm - Your editors missed a big mistake in logic and printed a letter titled "Mosque about religious tolerance." There is one huge difference between the proposed mosque in N...
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Declining support of war hurts troopsSep 13, 2010 11:00 pm - I've read with great disappointment the latest round of headlines suggesting support for the war in Afghanistan is waning. One would think that I, as a military spouse, ...
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Rec center pool plan doesn't make senseSep 13, 2010 11:00 pm - The Batavia Park District together with civic organizations and school officials are endorsing the proposed recreation center referendum on the November ballot. The prim...
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Keep Social Security the way it isSep 13, 2010 11:00 pm - Like millions of Americans who retire, my father, who was a pastor, depended on his Social Security checks and Medicaid to supplement his pension until he and my mother ...
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Independent thinkers a rare commoditySep 13, 2010 11:00 pm - In Fence Post Sept. 7, Chuck Barr suggested that "Being Republican or Democrat can be pushed down the list of factors" when voting. I would like to think so, making deci...
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It's time for Bianchi to step asideSep 13, 2010 11:00 pm - We don't want to rush to judgment. And we can understand McHenry County State's Attorney Lou Bianchi's reflexive response to stay in his job while defending himself agai...
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Vote for Kirk means a new directionSep 13, 2010 11:00 pm - We in Illinois have an opportunity to start digging ourselves out of the hole we are in due to corruption, dishonesty, criminal and irresponsible behavior by politicians...