McHenry County Opinion
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In memory of a special friendJun 26, 2010 11:00 pm - As we go through life we meet many people. Some come and go while others make an impact on our lives. We just lost a man who made a huge impact on the lives of others. I...
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Bush, McCartney not in the same classJun 26, 2010 11:00 pm - Sir Paul McCartney's classless library comment was nothing short of sycophantic brownnosing meant to impress and ingratiate himself with Hollywood's elitist left. Stacki...
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Stop drilling; seek alternativesJun 26, 2010 11:00 pm - I've always enjoyed the rich biodiversity Illinois has offered me. My natural surroundings are something that I will remember for the rest of my life, a treasured memory...
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U of I trustees should be ashamedJun 26, 2010 11:00 pm - It just never stops. Our economy is below the basement and even our school trustees can't be trusted. Calling them trustees is an oxymoron. Our new graduates and those a...
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Illinois schools should teach EnglishJun 26, 2010 11:00 pm - Does it make sense that in a state that is $13 billion in debt and wants to raise property taxes, state sales taxes, and state income taxes that we have an education sys...
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Bird-watcher takes umbrage of park copJun 25, 2010 11:00 pm - As I write this on a beautiful Father's Day afternoon, I am just beginning to calm down from an incident that occurred just two hours ago. I live across the street from ...
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BP not only ones to blame for oil spill disasterJun 25, 2010 11:00 pm - Shame, shame on BP. But they are not the only bad guys in this entire disaster. All the different oil companies, all of them, should have made plans in advance for a wor...
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We're all to blame for Gulf oil leak, not just BPJun 25, 2010 11:00 pm - Every time they show an oil-drenched pelican on the news I get an upset feeling inside me. Like so many others, I am frustrated and angered by the situation in the Gulf ...
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Citizens need to get involved in electionsJun 25, 2010 11:00 pm - David Broder provided some welcome news in his June 13 column in the form of a change in how the California voters's ballots will be set up. California voters recently ...
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Property tax fairness must work both waysJun 25, 2010 11:00 pm - I do not envy our county clerk, Willard Helander, for the task of justification of property taxes. With all due respect, it's not confusing at all. The explanation provi...