Letters to the Editor
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Democrats fight earmark spendingJun 24, 2008 11:00 pm - A recent letter in the Daily Herald criticized Democrats in Congress for too much earmark spending. In reality, since they took control of Congress in 2007, Democrats ha...
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Karaoke contest not judged fairlyJun 24, 2008 11:00 pm - I feel it is my duty to inform the general public about a serious injustice that occurred last weekend in my old hometown of Grayslake. The Last Chance Saloon held its g...
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McCain's actions one of reformerJun 24, 2008 11:00 pm - During presidential coverage on the nightly news, I noted a meaningful distinction between our nation's candidates. Barrack Obama has stepped away from public financing,...
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Obama shouldn't use federal fundingJun 24, 2008 11:00 pm - Barack Obama has been accused by John McCain and our corporate media about refusing to subscribe to federal funding. In concert, they say he is, may I say the dreaded w...
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Avoid shark meat and shark fin soupJun 24, 2008 11:00 pm - As Director of Sustainable Practices at Shedd Aquarium, I am concerned over the recent promotion and availability of shark meat and shark fin soup in Chicago restaurants...
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We must continue to oppose tortureJun 24, 2008 11:00 pm - Now that John McCain and Barack Obama have become the presumptive Republican and Democratic nominees for president, I look forward to the debates that will be held betwe...
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All of should watch estate tax issueJun 23, 2008 11:00 pm - Congress currently has bills pending that would repeal or lessen the federal estate tax. Repealing this tax would constitute another enormous tax cut for the heirs of th...
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Don't let terrorism shred our valuesJun 23, 2008 11:00 pm - Laurel Anderson (Fence Post, Friday) exemplifies the response by some to any utterance of "terrorism." Stating "the people at Gitmo must have been suspicious" translate...
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U.S. should not grovel before IsraelJun 23, 2008 11:00 pm - Barack Obama recently did any presidential candidate's ritual, groveling to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee. I cannot recall if John McCain did his groveli...
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Public input needed in ElginJun 23, 2008 11:00 pm - Public input needed in Elgin The newly formed civic group ARCHES (which seeks to promote the revitalization of Elgin's historic sites) wants to raise awareness of a prop...