McHenry County Opinion
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Health care vote showed cowardiceMay 06, 2010 11:00 pm - Thank you Mr. Foster, you showed your colors bold and true. Your yellow streak of cowardice came through clearly as you never held a town-hall meeting and avoided your m...
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'The right' doesn't understand rightsMay 06, 2010 11:00 pm - An open letter to the political right: I've been following the cable, 24 hour news cycle. Unbelievable. I've seen a lot. After apprehending a terrorist, who could have k...
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Time to deport illegal immigrantsMay 06, 2010 11:00 pm - Ruben Navarrette, I just read your column in the April 20 Daily Herald. You will probably think I am a racist or accuse me of racial profiling, but here goes. I am tired...
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Health care law part of recoveryMay 05, 2010 11:00 pm - As a small-business owner, I will benefit from the tax cuts that will be available to make sure I can afford health insurance for my family and employees. I will also ha...
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Teachers deserve good pension planMay 05, 2010 11:00 pm - Of all the people in this world to blame for high pensions, why would you ever choose teachers? Teachers are the future of our nation. Without highly educated people, we...
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Time for public to take control of countryMay 05, 2010 11:00 pm - Regarding Eugene Robinson's column Friday, April 23, perhaps Mr. Robinson fails to realize that the tea partyers are bringing to light the corruption and failings of bot...
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Put U.S interests first on immigrationMay 05, 2010 11:00 pm - Recent action by the people of Arizona that aims to curb illegal immigration has stirred a baffling violent reaction among many. For decades, our federal government has ...
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Illinois great for solar powerMay 05, 2010 11:00 pm - In response to "Solar energy is gaining in accessibility, popularity" in a recent Homes Plus section: As a solar energy solutions provider, I was very pleased to find an...
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Why replace good sidewalk?May 04, 2010 11:00 pm - I walk our dog twice a day in Elgin along Big Timber Road from Lyle to the church a block east. I just did so and found that instead of the two concrete squares which I ...
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Enforce carry-on baggage rulesMay 04, 2010 11:00 pm - As a very frequent flier, I appreciate the airlines' decision to not charge for carry-on baggage. However, I believe the airlines should speak up about what I believe is...