McHenry County Opinion
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Too many ads on cable TVFeb 25, 2010 10:00 pm - My friends and I hope others will join us in our protest about all the TV commercials that are way out of hand. TV is nothing but an advertising agent, corporate greed l...
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Consider the words of Winston ChurchillFeb 25, 2010 10:00 pm - Since Winston Churchill's death, he has proved to the English speaking world the iconic statesman of modern times. But if he were alive today he might portray this count...
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There's no logic to progressive thoughtFeb 25, 2010 10:00 pm - I read Eugene Robinson's column regarding global warming or climate change or what ever they are calling it now. I understand the people behind this movement are not int...
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Sen. Durbin has no business in AfricaFeb 25, 2010 10:00 pm - Illinois is drowning in red ink, overrun with embarrassing politicians, "iffy" elections, unemployment and myriad other problems. Why on Earth was it necessary for Dick ...
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Don't let historic documents fadeFeb 24, 2010 10:00 pm - Visitors to the National Archives in Washington, D.C., discover to their dismay portions of the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution to be horribly faded an...
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Follow the law and stop complainingFeb 24, 2010 10:00 pm - There is a drive to outlaw or severely restrict the use of red light cameras. The usual drivel arguments used to excuse breaking laws and demanding absolution are the sa...
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Just where are green jobs going?Feb 24, 2010 10:00 pm - ABC reports that Presidents Obama's stimulus bill is creating green jobs; $2 billion is being spent on wind turbines but 80 percent of that money is being spent in China...
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Democrats, GOP have let us downFeb 24, 2010 10:00 pm - In my 76 years, I have learned it's easier to get older than it is to get wiser. Here are a few things I had forgotten until I was reminded last year. Expecting bureauc...
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Keep tall buildings out of St. CharlesFeb 24, 2010 10:00 pm - I am disturbed by what I see as a serious disconnect between some of the leadership of our city and the residents. It began with the First Street Development. Most of us...
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Media outlets need new prioritiesFeb 24, 2010 10:00 pm - Scott Lee Cohen would never have been elected except for the $2 million in ads he placed. The newspapers and TV networks, by accepting his money for ads, in fact endorse...