Letters to the Editor
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State of emergency looms in IllinoisJul 03, 2008 11:00 pm - A lack of cooperation among our legislative leaders and the governor threatens to grind the operations of numerous social service agencies to a halt--the very agencies ...
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Washington has failed us on oilJul 03, 2008 11:00 pm - The oil crises must be taken in perspective: It is not a new phenomenon. We have been aware that this day would come for at least 50 years. What have our legislatures d...
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Today, celebrate your right to knowJul 03, 2008 11:00 pm - This Independence Day marks 41 years since the landmark Freedom of Information Act went into effect, yet many municipalities struggle with government secrecy today. FOIA...
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Who gets to decide decency standards?Jul 02, 2008 11:00 pm - Columnist Mona Charon writing in Tuesday's Herald discusses some contrasts in two recent Supreme Court decisions. Her headline suggests that it's "Rule of Law vs. Perso...
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Kirk's Web site exists only for PRJul 02, 2008 11:00 pm - One key to democracy -- and thanks to the internet, one of the most important keys -- continues to dangle firmly out of reach in Congressman Mark Kirk's 10th District. ...
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The shining hope that is Mark TrailJul 02, 2008 11:00 pm - This is an open letter to Leigh Heflin, who dared assault the integrity of "Mark Trail" (Fence Post, June 5). Dismissing the fact that Mark Trail is, as you so aptly sta...
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Misplaced play for Carlin and RussertJul 02, 2008 11:00 pm - Your garish worship of George Carlin by such a prominent placement of his picture (June 24) and falling-all-over-praise of him shows where your appreciation of true tale...
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Wesley Clark insult a political charadeJul 02, 2008 11:00 pm - Sen. Obama's pinch hitter, retired General Wesley Clark, rung the bell when he belittled Sen. John McCain's service in Vietnam. Sen. Obama, in his speech later, vehemen...
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Oil could be our new space programJul 02, 2008 11:00 pm - As the price per barrel of oil has increased, politicians have been drawn to radio microphones and TV cameras like moths to a flame. There, they can be seen and heard y...
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Thanks for memorial servicesJul 02, 2008 11:00 pm - On behalf of the Elgin Patriotic Memorial Association (EPMA), we would like to extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to all of those who helped organize, participat...