Letters to the Editor
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Goal of new law is to prevent violenceFeb 23, 2008 10:00 pm - After reading a recent Daily Herald editorial opinion, I realized that there is still some misunderstanding regarding Senate Bill 940. The Herald has admitted that (in p...
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In times of crisis, cell phones go outFeb 23, 2008 10:00 pm - Another tragedy on a college campus, my alma mater. There is a disturbing thread that weaves its way through these terrible situations and ironically it is the same thi...
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Yes, violent images are part of problemFeb 23, 2008 10:00 pm - I found it interesting after reading your editorial about the tragedy at NIU and the "casual acceptance of violence in how we entertain ourselves" being an indication of...
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'Glint of light' for assessment reform<Feb 23, 2008 10:00 pm - I want to thank Sen. Michael Bond and co-sponsor Rep. Ed Sullivan for their effort to reform property assessments. Together, they've introduced a bill to help taxpayers ...
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Goal of new law is to prevent violenceFeb 23, 2008 10:00 pm - After reading a recent Daily Herald editorial opinion, I realized that there is still some misunderstanding regarding Senate Bill 940.The Herald has admitted that (in pa...
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A useful response to NIU tragedyFeb 23, 2008 10:00 pm - A useful response to NIU tragedy Last spring, I wrote a letter in response to the tragic killing of students at Virginia Tech. I am saddened by the need to re-send my me...
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Attack problem at source -- the ammoFeb 23, 2008 10:00 pm - I read today a bit about the company that sold equipment to the person who did the shooting at NIU. In it, the owner states he sold this person two magazines that hold ...
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Stop politicizing the NIU tragedyFeb 23, 2008 10:00 pm - I am appalled by the politicization of the NIU shootings on both sides. Let the families grieve and let us respect their need and right to grieve before we start to p...
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Time to put guns in the right handsFeb 23, 2008 10:00 pm - Now again we have a tragic school shooting, and what do we hear? Gun control. The gun haters constantly attempt to convince us there are too many guns on the street. ...
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Can residents expect any city street help?Feb 23, 2008 10:00 pm - The great Elgin Salt Blunder might be the name of the latest chapter in the city of Elgin. Running out of salt with six real weeks of potential winter weather left is r...