McHenry County Opinion
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Illinois Green Party deserves a closer lookAug 06, 2010 11:00 pm - Anyone who is not a die-hard Republican or Democrat would probably agree that we need a real change in government. Not just a change in the party in power and not just a...
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Constitution not to be updated, make forgotten part knownAug 06, 2010 11:00 pm - When studying the Constitution there are two ways to construe it. The first is constructionism, which uses a literal word for word interpretation. The second is called, ...
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Don't credit Obama for Iraq withdrawalAug 06, 2010 11:00 pm - Obama just took full credit for our success in Iraq and announced that we will cease combat operations in Iraq and draw down our soldiers there to 50,000 by Aug. 31 just...
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Now is chance for Lake Michigan waterAug 06, 2010 11:00 pm - After reading the article in the Daily Herald on July 31, as Mayor of Volo, I wanted to publicly state Volo's support for the effort to obtain Lake Michigan water and al...
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Move garden, save Island Lake community's gemAug 06, 2010 11:00 pm - In the best interest of our town and future generations, I think the Village of Island Lake mayor and supporting trustees should think twice before a natural resource at...
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Liberals determined to destroy freedomsAug 06, 2010 11:00 pm - What has prompted such disdain in liberals' minds for the American way of life? They, as well as conservatives, have reaped the benefits of our free society. Most outspo...
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Laws are for safety, not our convenienceAug 06, 2010 11:00 pm - How often are you driving, having one of those days when it seems every other driver is using the loose interpretation of the rules of the road? People rolling through s...
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Roadwork should be made less painfulAug 06, 2010 11:00 pm - With all due respect to highway construction workers, the state of Illinois, President Obama and our elected officials, is it necessary to besiege the entire Chicago are...
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Congressman Foster works hard for 14th DistrictAug 05, 2010 11:00 pm - In this era of destructive partisanship in Washington, I am grateful to be represented by Bill Foster, a man willing to reach across the aisle and look for consensus, no...
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Businesses should respect, not exploit immigrantsAug 05, 2010 11:00 pm - The opposition to the proposed immigration law in Arizona is not about illegals. It's about the potential abuse of those who are citizens. A recent story told of a Hispa...