Letters to the Editor
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Why the double standard on clergy?Mar 24, 2008 11:00 pm - The Rev. Jeremiah Wright has been soundly criticized by those taking out of context quotes from sermons throughout his career. Barack Obama has been forced to denounce h...
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Adelizzi uniting area RepublicansMar 24, 2008 11:00 pm - To the editor: The recent letter to the editor ("GOP downturn the fault of Adelizzi") signed by a resident of Schaumburg, has all the markings of having been written by ...
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Earmark process must be reformedMar 24, 2008 11:00 pm - The House of Representatives passed an ethics bill that created an independent office to field complaints and investigate the conduct of members of Congress. I voted for...
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222 Locust stands in the way of progressMar 24, 2008 11:00 pm - I recently read yet another crime report about the subsidized housing building most Elginites know as "222 Locust." This time it was a drug bust in which the police arre...
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Stop destruction of Ackerman WoodsMar 24, 2008 11:00 pm - We are writing in protest of the planned storm water retention and soccer field construction in Ackerman Woods. This plan includes cutting over 340 trees up to 2 eet in ...
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Thoughts about Clinton, integrityMar 24, 2008 11:00 pm - Thoughts about Clinton, integrity A high-level Obama campaign adviser made disparaging remarks about Hillary Clinton. A phone call was made, and the adviser, although im...
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Why didn't Obama leave the church?Mar 24, 2008 11:00 pm - Up until very recently, I had decided that either Clinton or Obama would get my vote in November. But, as a white man and a Jew, I have begun to rethink that decision. P...
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Like many groups, Friends hypocriticalMar 24, 2008 11:00 pm - The Daily Herald must place a lot of importance on the "Eyes Wide Open" exhibit that is sponsored by the American Friends Service Committee at Elgin Community College si...
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EHS basketball story reached way too farMar 24, 2008 11:00 pm - As an alumnus and former athlete at Elgin High School, I am so proud of the accomplishments of this year's basketball team. I am, though, hopeful that no one will keep t...
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Both parties are guilty of spendingMar 24, 2008 11:00 pm - The value of our dollar in the global market declines daily, which drives up the price of some imported goods, such as oil, where the exporter doesn't know what the valu...