Symbols and students’ free speech rights

In your Sept. 5 “Keepin’ It Kleen” column, it might also be a good idea to keep it honest as
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September 26, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Time to retire Jim Sacia

In the current political climate of “every incumbent must go,” I have to say, I agree completely and wholeheartedly! We
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September 26, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Rockford’s real ‘front door’ needs fixing

After not much thought, I really came to the conclusion that Rockford’s real “front door” needs to be fixed. All
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September 26, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | 1 Comment

‘Bringing the Courtroom to the Classroom’

On Sept. 17, our country celebrated the 225th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution. It is a historic
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September 26, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Thanks for assistance on the road

Editor’s note: One of our readers wanted to express appreciation to someone who helped with a disabled vehicle while traveling.
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September 26, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Remember other races on the ballot

While everyone has been focused on the presidential election between Mitt Romney and Barack Obama, it is important to remember
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September 19, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | 1 Comment

Middle class scapegoats

First of all, we elect representatives to go to Washington to help keep every eventuality in our nation in good
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September 19, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

I want a better choice

Personally, I wouldn’t vote for Mitt Romney (R). Or President Barack Obama (D) once again. But why? Because there’s too
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September 19, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | 1 Comment

Obama’s racial warfare

Obama continues his legacy of racial politics. His record shows him sowing seeds of racism as he continues his mission
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September 19, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | 3 Comments

On the Waterfront needs a turnaround

I’ve been a member of this community for close to three-quarters of my 27 years. And those three quarters have
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September 19, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | 2 Comments

Photo IDs needed to avoid cheating

The Democrats complain about voters needing photo IDs. How else could one interpret this, but they want to cheat? States
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September 19, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | 1 Comment

Regulations needed for all CAFOs

Did you know the Illinois EPA can’t regulate industrial livestock facilities it can’t find? To date, regulators have failed to
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September 19, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

An Old Testament Parable for today

This came to me over the net, and I want to share it with everyone. This is what is happening
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September 19, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Investing in entertainment for seniors

Recently, I wrote a very critical letter in this fine publication about the media and their presentation of poor programming
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September 12, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Why? Why? Why?

When the city, county, and state do road work, they plant trees right under the electrical wires; a few years
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September 12, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | 2 Comments

Kudos to Quinn for blocking gambling expansion, mob corruption

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn (D) did a great service to the state when he recently vetoed the proposed gambling expansion
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September 5, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | 3 Comments

Holdup on Thomson political posturing

U.S. Reps. Don Manzullo, R-Ill., and Bobby Schilling, R-Ill., and State Rep. Jim Sacia, R-89, wring their hands in despair
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September 5, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Take back your liberty

I want liberty. Liberty isn’t about politicians or political parties or political ideologies. Liberty transcends all of it. I
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September 5, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | 2 Comments

Cartoon was right to reject ‘gun control’

Thank you for printing the Charles Story cartoon in the Aug. 8-14 issue that depicts an armed man atop a
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August 29, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Where has the good music gone?

I’m 60, and I grew up in Rockford listening to the greatest rock & roll, rock, and blues music ever
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August 29, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Look at me

Watching what our politicians and leaders say and do is little in comparison to the repairs of the damage that
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August 29, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Property tax protest deadline Sept. 10

If you’re a property owner in Winnebago County, you already know how high our property taxes are. Last year, as
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August 22, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | 2 Comments

Job Reduction/Recession Continuance Act

Aug. 2 U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., and House Republicans passed H.R. 8, a bill euphemistically titled the “Job
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August 22, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Voters have a choice in 16th District race

Voters do have a choice in the 16th District Congressional race. When Adam Kinzinger defeated Don Manzullo in the
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August 22, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | 1 Comment

Bain Capital/ Romney/ Obama/ taxes

Barack Obama, Attorney General Eric Holder and Timothy Geithner, United States Secretary of the Treasury. These three “men” control
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August 22, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Tax cuts for the rich?

Republican Congressmen voted to extend tax cuts for the wealthiest 2 percent, clearly turning their backs on working Americans.
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August 15, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | 2 Comments

Seek the truth

Our president’s major credential when taking office was as a community organizer. Now, he feels qualified to criticize Mitt
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August 15, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | 2 Comments

Landfill ‘yes’ voters should be pleased

Congratulations to the “yes” voters for the landfill expansion. Now billboards at I-39 and Baxter Road should be erected with
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August 15, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Once can be too many terms

This acquaintance of mine said that “most presidents (Nixon, for one example) needs to serve two terms to get
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August 15, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Mitt Romney and Sensata not to blame

Two writers have penned letters lamenting the total injustice created by Mitt Romney’s failure to swoop into Freeport and save
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August 15, 2012 | Also published in Bainport Sensata Technologies> Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

More safety needed on the buses

I feel this story has to be told. The evening of July 13, 2012, my friend was taking care of
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August 8, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Wanda Rohl’s campaign not financed by special interests

I am very excited about what is going on in the Illinois 16th Congressional District! My friend, Wanda Rohl,
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August 8, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | 1 Comment

Buy American, support your neighbor

Editor’s note: The following was sent via e-mail to Sports Columnist Doug Halberstadt in response to his July 18-24 column
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August 8, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Re: Susan Johnson article ‘Horse Racing: Heartbeats & Hoofbeats: Another disappointing Belmont — or was it?’ (June 13-19, 2012 issue)

I’m curious about the reference Ms. Johnson made about trainer “Doug O’Neill” in the article about “I’ll Have Another” being
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August 8, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Mitt Romney still profits from Bain Capital — at our expense

Some have written and attempted to excuse Mitt Romney’s Bain Capital and other international corporations that pay little or no
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August 1, 2012 | Also published in Bainport Sensata Technologies> Letters to the Editor | 3 Comments

Bustos misrepresents Romney’s position

Recently, I wrote a letter opposing Cheri Bustos’ candidacy (Democratic nominee for U.S. Representative). Now, I knew nothing about Ms.
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August 1, 2012 | Also published in Bainport Sensata Technologies> Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Kinzinger defends Romney, ignores Sensata workers’ plight

When 170 American families are scheduled to lose jobs to China in another round of Bain Capital job exportation,
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August 1, 2012 | Also published in Bainport Sensata Technologies> Letters to the Editor | 2 Comments

Why would you vote for Obama?

In recent polls, it’s amazing that President Barack Obama gets more than 40 percent of the votes. Who are these
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July 25, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | 1 Comment

Romney doesn’t care about our jobs

Some have written and attmepted to excuse Mitt Romney’s Bain Capital and other international corporations that pay little or no
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July 25, 2012 | Also published in Bainport Sensata Technologies> Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Alcohol on the local rivers, parks and preserves

Recent comments by Frank Schier and others favor allowing consumption of these adult-only drugs in public places such as on
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July 25, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Don’t scalp your lawn to death

During the hottest part of summer (July and August), people tend to scalp their lawns to death! But they ought
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July 25, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Visitors to Rockford celebrate!

My husband and I have just celebrated a significant anniversary in the Rockford area and want to congratulate the region
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July 18, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Reply to Daniel Robert Smyth (not Smith)

Look around you; don’t you see what the “unions” have done to America? What happened to Government Motors, Italian Motors
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July 18, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | 1 Comment

What unions really accomplish

Daniel Smyth wrote recently with a laundry list of union attributes. While his list was extensive, he missed a few
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July 18, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | 1 Comment

Lawyers not honoring their commitment

Lawyers for the proposed megadairy in Nora, Ill., Jo Daviess County, are not honoring their commitment to perform dye tracing
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July 18, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Where’s the Tea Party now?

Twenty-two other states and John McCain recently joined Montana to defend its 1912 law against unfettered corporate campaign contributions, which
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July 11, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | 5 Comments

Thanks for ‘A Healing Journey’ success

The Grief Center of Northern Illinois Hospice extends its deepest gratitude to everyone who supported A Healing Journey: On Butterfly
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July 11, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Where’s the fight against higher taxes?

I’m writing to find out if you know of any local groups who might be organizing a fight against the
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July 11, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | 1 Comment

Put people before landfill greed

Winnebago Landfill expansion needs to be stopped. I listened to a hydrogeologist speak. He said you never want to put
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July 3, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Thank you to SwedishAmerican Hospital

Thank you to the staff on the seventh floor of SwedishAmerican Hospital. Hospitals are some of the oldest institutions
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July 3, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)


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