Letters to the Editor
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U.S. can't afford fiscal conservativeAug 17, 2008 11:00 pm - The reason that voters should reject John McCain in November is that he is a conservative, yes, a reactionary in the mode of Reagan and Bush. According to the Congressio...
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So many people made fundraiser possibleAug 17, 2008 11:00 pm - We would like to thank Kris Stabler, vice president, community relations at Arlington Park Racecourse, for putting together the wonderful fundraiser for a service dog fo...
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State must address school funding woesAug 17, 2008 11:00 pm - Adequate and equitable funding for the education of our children in Illinois is of priority concern to the American Association of University Women. The ability of our y...
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Tryon is good for environmentAug 17, 2008 11:00 pm - I have noted with interest how the Democrats want to claim ownership on anything good for the environment. But if you look at history, Republicans are the pioneers of la...
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The day we began to devalue human lifeAug 17, 2008 11:00 pm - In response to Cal Thomas' "Government can't set price on life" on Monday Aug. 4, I have an answer to Cal's question regarding pinpointing the precise beginning of the c...
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A silver lining to high gasoline pricesAug 17, 2008 11:00 pm - Gasoline prices have increased to well over $4 per gallon range and motorists and citizens in general are upset about the high cost of driving. But let's look at the pos...
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We must overcome our addiction to oilAug 17, 2008 11:00 pm - Recently, a reader suggested it's illogical to retain a ban on offshore drilling. I maintain it is illogical thinking to suggest that we can solve our addiction to oil ...
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Kidney stone blamed on global warming?Aug 17, 2008 11:00 pm - The article in the Daily Herald Aug. 8 of the young man with the damaged kidney caused by a large kidney stone is sad, and I extend my prayers to him. But I must admit t...
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Schools need more than good fundingAug 17, 2008 11:00 pm - Money can facilitate education but not guarantee it. Parents must express an interest and appreciation of education and pass this on to their children without these con...
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Look what Google can teach youAug 17, 2008 11:00 pm - With all the recent meetings and headlines about the EJ&E, I found myself wanting more in-depth information. I went to Google and Wikipedia and plugged in the terms "EJ&...