McHenry County Opinion
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Franks, Tryon serve us wellMay 13, 2010 11:00 pm - There is much criticism, and deservedly so, of the Illinois legislature. McHenry County, however, is well served by State Reps. Jack Franks and Mike Tryon. I recently sa...
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Not just a few priestsMay 13, 2010 11:00 pm - Brian Knott of Elgin in his April 11 letter seems to believe that the sexual abuses against children in the Catholic Church were committed by a few aberrant priests. Not...
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Show your patriotism on Memorial DayMay 13, 2010 11:00 pm - Memorial Day will be here before you know it. As we remember all of our veterans on that day. I have a special place in my heart to remember the men and women currently...
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Social programs will cost U.S., tooMay 12, 2010 11:00 pm - Has anyone thought to connect the dots about the problems that Greece is having with what is going on in our own country? Are we going to be in the same shape in the nea...
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Celebrating diversity only polarizes usMay 12, 2010 11:00 pm - This is an opposing opinion in response to the letter, "Look at the real impact of the Latino community." We are a nation of immigrants and immigrants that have a desir...
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People must take back governmentMay 12, 2010 11:00 pm - A couple of things. First, three cheers for the Arizona governor and legislature. It is about time someone has taken a stand on the illegal immigration problem. In order...
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Retired teachers pay for health insuranceMay 12, 2010 11:00 pm - Dear R. Eden Martin, As a retired Illinois Educator I was reading your and Mr. Swanson's articles in the Daily Herald (April 26) concerning public pensions. I found that...
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Clintons can't both be rightMay 12, 2010 11:00 pm - Three short years ago, Hillary Rodham Clinton made an impassioned plea for her inalienable right to criticize and disagree with our elected government, accurately descri...
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Bettchers bring talent to Dist. 300May 12, 2010 11:00 pm - District 300 is to be congratulated on having in its employ the talented and dedicated husband/wife team of Mark and Lisa Bettcher. They bring the joy and wonder of musi...
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Europe should deal with Greek economyMay 12, 2010 11:00 pm - I am an American of Greek descent and I am appalled at the United States intervening in the European Union to bailout Greece. The matter is an issue for the European Uni...