Letters to the Editor
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Socialism is not form of governmentNov 12, 2008 10:00 pm - This is in response to the letter to the editor in the Nov. 9 Daily Herald by Karen Swanson ("Obama voters have done the country in"). She believes President-Elect Obam...
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Global warming no excuse to buy energyNov 12, 2008 10:00 pm - Global cooling? Intense concerns over global warming and government-mandated restrictions over domestic energy development is costing this nation trillions of dollars a ...
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Postelection letter to my grandkidsNov 11, 2008 10:00 pm - I sat down and wrote to my five grandchildren about this historic election. (Two voted in their 1st presidential election): "Hi, grandkids all: Just a couple of 'after-t...
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A community of well wishes and supportNov 11, 2008 10:00 pm - I couldn't let another day go by without extending a heartfelt thank you to the Daily Herald and particularly Burt Constable for his much-needed publicity relating to th...
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A fight to support choice of adoptionNov 11, 2008 10:00 pm - The first major effort to promote awareness of the need for adoptive families for children in the foster care system occurred in Massachusetts. In 1976, then-Gov. Mike D...
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Czech endorsement of Roskam unethicalNov 11, 2008 10:00 pm - I received a letter from Rudy Czech endorsing Peter Roskam for Congress. I have absolutely no objection to campaign literature from one citizen to another. However, I th...
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Rep. Kirk outlines focus for next termNov 11, 2008 10:00 pm - I want to thank the voters of the 10th District for re-electing me as their representative in Congress. After a hard-fought campaign, the center held and I will serve a...
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Naperville Central needs athletic fieldsNov 11, 2008 10:00 pm - Naperville Central is a large high school on a relatively small piece of land. It serves students and the community by sharing its land and resources with the park distr...
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Let's invest in early childhood educationNov 11, 2008 10:00 pm - My message is simple: It's never too early to invest in a child, no matter the nation's economic struggles. The most cost-effective and successful way to close the achi...
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More honesty would be welcomeNov 11, 2008 10:00 pm - I wish that politicians, especially after winning an election, could be honest in their responses to reporters' inquiries. I recently read the answer given by Keith Farn...