Letters to the Editor
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Savings don't add up when gas is $3.50Oct 21, 2008 11:00 pm - In a distant land many moons ago, I once bought gasoline for 25 per gallon (read that as 24.9 per gallon). At $2.50 for ten gallons, a penny saved was not exciting, but ...
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Bean fails to lead on global warmingOct 21, 2008 11:00 pm - As a very environmentally concerned citizen, I have been disappointed about how silent Melissa Bean has been on the problem of global warming. The jury is in: Climate c...
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Munson a tireless advocate in ElginOct 21, 2008 11:00 pm - Since 1990, when the Elgin Leadership Academy began, I have had the opportunity and privilege to work with many committed community leaders. Among them is State Rep. Rut...
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Schmitz gets things doneOct 21, 2008 11:00 pm - I wanted to thank State Rep. Tim Schmitz for his efforts in working with IDOT to fix Route 72 here in Hampshire. This project wasn't something that was even on IDOT's ra...
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McCain not worthy after choosing PalinOct 21, 2008 11:00 pm - The vile racist rantings of Rev. Wright and Father Pfleger made me consider voting for John McCain after Sen. Hillary Clinton lost. However, in choosing Sarah Palin as ...
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Perhaps our baseball cup was half fullOct 21, 2008 11:00 pm - Instead of everyone pouting about not getting into the World Series, why don't we thank both teams for giving us a great year of thrilling baseball. Barbara Plant Roll...
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Think of veterans, vote for freedomOct 21, 2008 11:00 pm - As a veteran, I think serving this country comes with a privilege to vote for our freedom. There is no difference between stealing or voting more than once. All should ...
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Roskam supports domestic energyOct 21, 2008 11:00 pm - With all the economic uncertainty today we must not forget how the rising costs of energy impact our economy. We need individuals in Congress who understand the importan...
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How can Palin inspire Munson?Oct 21, 2008 11:00 pm - In a recent letter to voters, State Rep. Ruth Munson claims to be inspired by the speeches of vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin and the Republican party. The probl...
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Look closely, see 'radical' messageOct 21, 2008 11:00 pm - Martin Luther King Jr. once said, "Nothing in all the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity." With that in mind, I would suggest tha...