Letters to the Editor
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Buying oil from people who hate usJul 31, 2008 11:00 pm - According to the Hudson Institute, the 2007-08 text books in Saudi Arabia still teach their students to "hate the infidels." It is OK to kill non-Muslims practicing "po...
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Bush failings far worse than ClintonJul 31, 2008 11:00 pm - President Clinton was impeached for a dalliance with an intern. The current administration is responsible for the death and suffering of millions, the erosion of our co...
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Use traps to fight Japanese beetlesJul 31, 2008 11:00 pm - Marni Pyke's front page article (July 30) regarding Japanese beetles was remiss in not including the use of beetle traps in controlling Japanese beetles. The article's s...
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Jones faults House for budget impasseJul 31, 2008 11:00 pm - Much has been written in newspapers throughout the state regarding the governor's cuts to state's fiscal year 2009 budget and how they impact many vital programs. I wou...
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Beware of Obama's 'economic justice'Jul 31, 2008 11:00 pm - Several weeks ago, a number of Daily Herald readers took exception to my assertion that liberals "hated success." If added evidence to support my assertion is needed, I...
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England gun ban helps cut murdersJul 31, 2008 11:00 pm - In the July 22 Fence Post, Don Bekeleski spouted the benefits of guns. In his letter, he said "England has currently banned the possession of guns from its people and gu...
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Vote for Obama for secure futureJul 31, 2008 11:00 pm - "More troops died in Afghanistan than Iraq in June and July 2008." Sadly, the unnecessary war of choice against Iraq caused our country to abandon our focus on the centr...
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Why did Kirk vote against SPR bill?Jul 31, 2008 11:00 pm - If Mark Kirk is serious about bringing down gas prices, why does he still have his head in the sand? Kirk voted against tapping into the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to ...
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Public employees just don't get itJul 31, 2008 11:00 pm - This letter is my answer to poor Colleen M. Kelly and all those downtrodden federal employees looking for another taxpayer handout, otherwise known as paid parental leav...
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Cubs over Sox in sevenJul 31, 2008 11:00 pm - I think it's great that our Chicago White Sox are doing so well, especially coming back after the All-Star break. I sincerely hope they win the American League pennant. ...