McHenry County Opinion
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What's worth more: wars or good care?Nov 13, 2009 10:00 pm - I need health care reform and I want Congress to support it. I make a good living and cannot afford to be sick. I shudder to think about other Americans who are working ...
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Focus on similarities brings us togetherNov 13, 2009 10:00 pm - During the past few weeks, I have received e-mails and comments from area residents stating that they had read my letter to the editor in the Oct. 10 edition of the Dail...
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H1N1 problems are just the beginningNov 13, 2009 10:00 pm - President Obama has declared H1N1 swine flu a national emergency. So, what did we get? A limited number of inoculation locations, long lines, insufficient supply of vac...
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Bean's voting record is what's truly sickNov 13, 2009 10:00 pm - During the Congressional recess, we eagerly anticipated the Town Hall meeting we were sure Congresswoman Melissa Bean would host so that we could challenge her on the ab...
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Song cited has a different meaningNov 13, 2009 10:00 pm - Reading Mr. Tom Girardi's letter to editor about 1960s song "America Where Are You Now" - Daily Herald, Oct. 29 - I would like to clear up some facts. The song he is ref...
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Today's driving world is dangerous!Nov 13, 2009 10:00 pm - If you are a driver who believes in obeying the state's laws, you are putting yourself in danger of an accident or someone attacking you with road rage! For years now I ...
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Look at profits before bashing insuranceNov 13, 2009 10:00 pm - I am always curious about the motivations that lead some on the left to demonize the corporations that bring us so many wonderful goods and services at small but fair pr...
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Saturday SoapboxNov 13, 2009 10:00 pm - Big Loser no more: Among the 800 runners and walkers in the sixth annual Cantigny 5K race in Wheaton was Julio Gomez, a contestant on this season's "The Biggest Loser" ...
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How long will it take to give health care?Nov 12, 2009 10:00 pm - I was raised by the Greatest Generation. I especially remember the World War II years from age eight through 11. My uncles and neighbors served. This generation carried...
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If free rides go, cut sales tax, tooNov 12, 2009 10:00 pm - Editors, you should read your own newspaper. John Patterson and Marni Pyke nailed the facts down for you. First, half-priced fares for seniors are a federal requirement...