Letters to the Editor
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Danger of sending text while drivingNov 24, 2007 10:00 pm - Sending or reading a text message while driving at 30 mph -- there are 5,280 feet per mile, at 30 mph you travel 5,280 times 30 or 158,400 feet in one hour. Divide 158,4...
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Helmets don't save motorcyclists' livesNov 24, 2007 10:00 pm - Having ridden motorcycles for 44 years, I always read articles concerning them being involved in accidents. Any time helmets were not worn this is clearly stated by your...
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Abortion is about life, not religionNov 24, 2007 10:00 pm - Life is the primary right we have as human beings. Without life, there is no liberty; there is no pursuit of happiness. There is no freedom of religion, press or anythin...
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Eye immigration in Thanksgiving termsNov 24, 2007 10:00 pm - I have been restraining myself from responding to the various letters about immigration lately, not wanting to give credence to comments breeding from racism, but when t...
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U of I tries to abuse its farm tenantsNov 24, 2007 10:00 pm - The University of Illinois president, chancellor and trustees have doubled the over $200,000 salaries for over 100 administrators during the past very few years. The adm...
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Name a school for John WoodruffNov 24, 2007 10:00 pm - Recently, a 92-year-old man passed away in an assisted living center. His passing wasn't front-page news. It was buried away deep in the obituary section in some newspap...
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Lack of a coherent Middle East policyNov 24, 2007 10:00 pm - As the drumbeat for war with Iran becomes louder by the day, it seems prudent to assess George Bush's self described vision to bring democracy to the troubled Middle Eas...
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Stop holding hands with primitive SaudisNov 24, 2007 10:00 pm - The administration in Washington makes a habit of sticking its self-righteous nose into the affairs of other nations, telling them what they should and shouldn't do to p...
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Hastert's departure leaves quite a messNov 24, 2007 10:00 pm - So, Congressman Hastert, you have decided to resign before your term is up. I wish I could be happy for you, but I can't help thinking about all the chaos and cost invol...
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Senior citizens face challenging timesNov 24, 2007 10:00 pm - I am a senior citizen receiving Social Security. I also own my own home. As for Social Security -- we are getting a 2.3 percent increase while the cost of living is up a...