McHenry County Opinion
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Town halls show democracy in actionAug 19, 2009 11:00 pm - I am enjoying watching the various August town hall meetings held around the country in which average citizens are giving the "what for" to their legislators who are try...
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Green efforts will recharge AmericaAug 19, 2009 11:00 pm - Investing in renewable energy sources and energy efficiency will get the U.S. economy moving forward again and repower America. A clean energy economy will create millio...
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Palin's the Republican we should listen toAug 19, 2009 11:00 pm - Listening to the Senate Judiciary Committee members talk at Judge Sonia Sotomayor, I realized it's no wonder Sarah Palin is the brightest star(let) in the Republican sho...
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We've proven we can't handle national health careAug 19, 2009 11:00 pm - Our president is asking the people of this country to trust him and his administration to create and run a national health care system for all citizens. I don't want the...
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Let's just get rid of right turns on redAug 18, 2009 11:00 pm - Why must we always make a mountain out of a mole hill? It seems like in today's world, everyone including the different cities with these red-light cameras, are trying t...
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CARS program vs. automotive bailoutAug 18, 2009 11:00 pm - I am marveling at the response to the CARS (Car Allowance Rebate System - aka Cash for Clunkers) program and how many vehicles are being sold in a short period of time. ...
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Delaying cancer treatment suicidalAug 18, 2009 11:00 pm - The July 20 article in the Daily Herald Health and Fitness section should be a wake up call to all Americans about the lunacy of government controlled health-care. The a...
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Kane County needs to be more transparentAug 17, 2009 11:00 pm - Last April Kane County announced that an independent review of its Web site found it "sorely lacking in information about county contracts, lobbying activity and ready a...
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Erratic temps product of global warmingAug 17, 2009 11:00 pm - I have lived my whole life in the Chicago area and cannot remember a summer this cool. Climate change is clearly affecting the area with unusual weather. Experts say tha...
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Biggert betrays public trustAug 17, 2009 11:00 pm - Per the Herald Aug. 13 article, "Biggert fans health-care flames," U.S. Rep. Judy Biggert was willing to acknowledge that her flier warning that the proposed health care...