McHenry County Opinion
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'Thugs' don't deserve constitutional rightsJan 16, 2010 10:00 pm - In a recent news conference, after completing his Hawaiian golf vacation and after the failed attempt of the underwear bomber, President Obama referred to terrorists as ...
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Hartstein brings proven experienceJan 16, 2010 10:00 pm - If ever there was a time to bring change to the Illinois General Assembly, the time is now. We need people who have experience and sound judgment in the legislative deci...
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It's time to compel people to go greenJan 16, 2010 10:00 pm - With the growing concern for a cleaner environment, "Going Green" needs to grow from a trend and option for some to a responsibility for all. Recycling and composting sh...
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Not time, place for utility taxJan 16, 2010 10:00 pm - I recently became aware of the new utility tax that the Village of Antioch is levying against residents and businesses and am truly disappointed. This was a missed oppor...
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Vote for Rivadeneira for lower taxesJan 16, 2010 10:00 pm - The Republican race for State Rep for the 41st District is crowded with candidates. But for those of us who are tired of the same old people doing the same old lousy job...
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Ryan no friend to Second AmendmentJan 15, 2010 10:00 pm - A Fence Post letter on Dec. 30 by Jerry Marches proclaimed Jim Ryan the best candidate for governor. I believe Herald readers should know some things before jumping to t...
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Storms exaggerated to boost ratings?Jan 15, 2010 10:00 pm - Lately, regarding weather forecasts, there seems to be a lot of hype, but no facts to back up what the weatherman says. Just the other day, news channels were going on a...
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Testing forces unwanted changesJan 15, 2010 10:00 pm - You recently had a wonderful article on the traveling exhibit "Lessons from Anne Frank". As an educator, I read with sadness the statement by Hilary Stipelman, program m...
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News isn't the forum for proselytizingJan 15, 2010 10:00 pm - Cal Thomas wrote in his column that Brit Hume's message reflects caring, not arrogance. Well, Mr. Thomas, I absolutely disagree - his attempt to proselytize on a nationa...
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End the lockdown on county boardJan 15, 2010 10:00 pm - Did you happen to read the articles in the Daily Herald recently about the Kane County Board? It seems like the lack of information the public receives also exists withi...