McHenry County Opinion
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In a democracy, protests aren't a mobAug 28, 2009 11:00 pm - I find it very disturbing how when ordinary people who are exercising their rights and expressing concerns over the health care bill are being labeled "mobs." Funny how ...
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Bipartisan solution is needed on reformAug 28, 2009 11:00 pm - As Congress starts its August recess, it's clear that health care reform is at the top of the nation's agenda. Congressman Mark Kirk has recently presented his own propo...
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Weather shows need to stop pollutionAug 28, 2009 11:00 pm - Climate change is causing all kinds of weird weather in Chicago. It currently feels more like spring than summer, with the cold snaps and rain. All through the bitterly ...
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Protesters: Show a little respectAug 28, 2009 11:00 pm - I am shocked, not by the fact that there is disagreement about health care reform, but rather that there is such an angry mob mentality, aggressive and violent, that is ...
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Here's the real reason for national health careAug 28, 2009 11:00 pm - With all the general chaos surrounding the recent town hall health care meetings, you would think someone would've remembered the reason the government wants the health ...
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Stimulus roads lead to nowherAug 28, 2009 11:00 pm - Two concepts are bound to hit a dead end. First, let's take the case of the stimulus money going into road construction. The jobs created by this effort are going to end...
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Market hasn't worked with health careAug 28, 2009 11:00 pm - There has been a good deal of discussion about whether we need a public option to provide real competition to private insurance companies. For more than thirty years I w...
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Local every day, everywhereAug 28, 2009 11:00 pm - Kudos to Daily Herald editor Jim Slusher for his excellent column of Aug. 6. I'll make a suggestion regarding a slogan for the Daily Herald - retain the present quote of...
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Ban cell phones while drivingAug 28, 2009 11:00 pm - Today, my husband and his best friend went for a ride on their motorcycles. It was a perfect summer day for a ride. While riding through Skokie, a car driver nearly caus...
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Stimulate business by keeping kids homeAug 28, 2009 11:00 pm - I have an idea to help businesses garner customers by being innovative. The idea I have in mind is relaxing and would benefit many who visit restaurants, movie theaters,...