McHenry County Opinion
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A tax reform that's unfair to seniorsAug 07, 2010 11:00 pm - Some laws are well thought out and fairly address an issue facing taxpayers; others seem to make things worse. Legislation that Gov. Pat Quinn signed into law last week ...
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Squads made in U.S. better for economyAug 07, 2010 11:00 pm - From my perspective the economy is getting worse. I'd like to suggest a partial solution, and hope politicians and village managers throughout Illinois consider my sugge...
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Harry Truman still right about 'progress'Aug 07, 2010 11:00 pm - Harry Truman once spoke at the opening of a new shopping center known as Truman's Corner Shoppers City. Developers didn't anticipate his reaction upon realizing the shop...
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We must reclaim balance of power in our governmentAug 07, 2010 11:00 pm - Our Founding Fathers in their infinite wisdom set up our Democratic Republic in a manner that allows a division of powers. That's why there are three branches of governm...
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Blagojevich's possible acquittal could be costly for IllinoisAug 06, 2010 11:00 pm - Here's a scary thought. If Rod Blagojevich is acquitted on the charges brought against him by Patrick Fitzgerald and company, could he demand his old job back as governo...
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We must address illegal immigration, enough is enoughAug 06, 2010 11:00 pm - American citizens are finally waking up to the fact that things are not right in the great old U.S.A. The great state of Arizona is finally standing up to all the fence ...
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Right to keep and bear arms should be honoredAug 06, 2010 11:00 pm - The Supreme Court recently applied the right to keep and bear arms to state and local governments. Justice Scalia wrote in that decision that this right guarantees, "the...
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Mark Kirk only giving rich more moneyAug 06, 2010 11:00 pm - I'm incredibly disappointed by Congressman Mark Kirk's recent vote against extending unemployment benefits, especially in light of his outspoken support of continuing th...
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Job, pay are never sure for road crewsAug 06, 2010 11:00 pm - Hooray for Pat Slavik's letter, "Road workers face tough conditions" Not only do road crews work in many extreme conditions, but they get paid only for hours worked. No ...
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That's no way to balance budget, spend wiselyAug 06, 2010 11:00 pm - Ever since Ronald Reagan lowered taxes for the wealthy and the corporations, the tax burden has been shifted to the middle class. Republican anti-union efforts have also...