McHenry County Opinion
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More government isn't the answerAug 13, 2010 11:00 pm - I'm writing in response to Rosemary Colbert's letter "Public servants paid handsomely," in which she addresses the key point that so-called public servants are given oft...
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Where are the Republicans?Aug 13, 2010 11:00 pm - For the fourth time since the election started, the fourth Democrat came over to my house asking for support. Recently State Rep. Jack Franks knocked on my door asking m...
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More government isn't the answerAug 13, 2010 11:00 pm - I'm writing in response to Rosemary Colbert's letter "Public servants paid handsomely," in which she addresses the key point that so-called public servants are given oft...
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Long benefits let job seekers languishAug 13, 2010 11:00 pm - During the past few days two stories seem to have melded together for me creating the irony which is called American politics. First, "without people feeling the need t...
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We must treat water as precious resourceAug 13, 2010 11:00 pm - Every time I see a news story about the Northern Illinois Lake Michigan Water Planning Group, my blood boils. I love the word "Planning." If you want to see what this is...
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Saturday SoapboxAug 13, 2010 11:00 pm - Drac attack: Congrats to Mount Prospect's Lee DeWyze for adding another title to his "American Idol" crown last weekend - top male reality/variety star at the 201...
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Innovative plan for solving fiscal crisisAug 13, 2010 11:00 pm - A reliable source within the governor's staff has confirmed that Gov. Pat Quinn will soon designate Lake Michigan beach pebbles as legal tender in the state of Illinois....
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On taxes and immigrationAug 13, 2010 11:00 pm - The United States government sues a state for trying to enforce U.S. law. What's next? Domestic laws influenced by foreign nationals who have broken those laws? Still o...
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Enemy of left and proud of itAug 13, 2010 11:00 pm - In dozens of tea party events, rallies and demonstrations, I have never seen or heard a "racist" sign or remark. That isn't what tea parties are about. They promote adhe...
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Now is the time to consider alternativesAug 13, 2010 11:00 pm - In the buildup to this year's elections, there has been much debate in the editorial pages around which party has the right policies, Republican or Democrat, conservativ...