Letters to the Editor | The Rock River Times

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)

Misconceptions about Christianity

Most denominations are misquoting God’s word (the Bible)! But why? Simply because they are oversimplifying, skipping over certain verses. So,
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July 3, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Best-kept secret in Rockford

It’s been said that a society is judged by how it treats its most needy members. If that’s true, then
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June 27, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Unions — what’s the big deal?

Union, what’s the big deal, and why should I support and hire union craftsmen in 300 words or less? Unions
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June 27, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Police searches at access points on Kishwaukee River absurd

The recent action to police unruly behavior on the Kishwaukee River is absurd. Yes, the preserves and river should have
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June 20, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | 2 Comments

Are taxpayer dollars the answer?

In response to Guest Column: “Hope for Illinois state parks and great outdoors?” By Jack Darin, Director, Sierra Club, Illinois
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June 20, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | 2 Comments

Food crisis — large gardens needed

The weather patterns have changed, which has resulted in droughts in some places, floods in some places, freezes in some
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June 20, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

FFA students attending Washington Leadership Conference

The National FFA [Future Farmers of America] Organization provides leadership, personal growth and career success training through agricultural education to
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June 20, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Maria Montessori School says ‘Thanks!’ for supporting Water Fair

As students of Maria Montessori School, we’d like to thank all the magnanimous families, individuals, and businesses that donated to
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June 13, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Re: Susan Johnson article: ‘Horse Racing: Heartbeats & Hoofbeats’ (May 23-29, 2012 issue)

I’d like to compliment Ms. Johnson for an insightful, well-written article on important aspects of the horse racing industry.
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June 13, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Postal Service releases plan to preserve Post Offices in rural America

Postal customers across the country want to keep rural Post Offices open. The Postal Service developed a solution to
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June 13, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Better regulations on CAFOs needed

Illinois communities have been dealing with the effects of concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) for years, as have other rural
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June 13, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Federal lawsuit against county may add breach of contract

The First Amendment free speech lawsuit (11c-50046) against Winnebago County and 13 individuals may be expanded to add a “Breach
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June 13, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Rosecrance says ‘thank you!’

Dear Editor, I wanted to thank you for giving such nice coverage to our spring events, the Rosecrance Foundation Benefit
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June 6, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Roosevelt thanks local businesses

Since you are a community newspaper, I am writing in regard to the support and generosity the Rockford-area businesses showed
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June 6, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Oppose the landfill expansion!

To Whom It May Concern: I strongly oppose expansion of the landfill!!! The only time they keep the area somewhat
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June 6, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | 4 Comments

Film shows how school children are being prepared to be ‘global citizens’

I am a Baby Boomer, schooled in the ’50s and ’60s. I attended Catholic school, but, except for the
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June 6, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | 1 Comment

Keystone Pipeline Petition campaign

Dear Editor, As I am sure you are aware, President Barack Obama has rejected approval of the Keystone Pipeline, which
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June 6, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Obama’s empty promises — FORWARD to disaster

President Barack Obama’s new campaign buzz word is FORWARD, and it is tantamount to his empty promise of HOPE and
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May 30, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | 3 Comments

Gambling revenue promises are rarely met

Gambling revenue promises are rarely met. Gambling interests are pushing for a vote on a massive expansion bill during the
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May 30, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Comparison of two governors

Let’s compare, shall we, the governors of Illinois and Wisconsin, one a failure, the other a success story. In Illinois,
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May 30, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | 5 Comments

PETA article was not accurate

Your publication states that “any inaccuracies in any of our stories” should be reported to your editors. Please consider this
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May 30, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | 1 Comment

The city has a sickness in it — crime

Editor’s note: The following letter was read to the Rockford City Council May 21. Dear Mayor Morrissey, staff and City Council
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May 23, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | 3 Comments

Are Cabello and Gambino leaders?

I would say it’s hard to believe, but really it’s not. Within two months after the March primary election, with
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May 23, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Thank you volunteers & sponors

Several weeks ago, if you saw thousands of bright yellow bags along streets and roads in Winnebago County, you should
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May 23, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Keystone pipeline would boost U.S. local oil supply

Let’s take a look at some recent history. After the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, President Barack
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May 23, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

The truth about ObamaCare

The facts are coming out about the ObamaCare bill, the so-called Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Of course, we
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May 16, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | 1 Comment

Politicians no longer our ‘Public Servants’

Dear Frank [Schier, editor and publisher], I commend you for this frank, truthful “Editor’s Note.” [re: “Public hearings on landfill
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May 16, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

1 percent sales tax kickback unfair

Our city council recently voted to give a new bar/restaurant a 1 percent sales tax kickback for five years. Does
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May 16, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Economy hurt by anti-business agenda

President Obama’s anti-business agenda has hurt our economy to such an extent that our tax base has been greatly eroded.
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May 16, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Thanks for success of ‘Inspired to Paint’!

The Barbara Olson Center of Hope is so appreciative to all who attended our 10th annual “Inspired to Paint” art
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May 16, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Fines and tipping fees

It seems obvious to all that the county board chairman is in favor of the landfill expansion near Baxter
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May 9, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | 1 Comment

Do you know the signs of serious engine trouble?

Engine trouble symptoms can mean major problems with your car. If you see, hear, feel or smell anything that is
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May 9, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Re: Landfill expansion

Landfills are like a Model T Ford. We need new technology to dispose of waste, and Waste Management has it.
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May 2, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

American Cancer Society supports increase in cigarette tax

April 19, Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn (D) has announced a series of initiatives to address the state’s fiscal and
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May 2, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Reduced funding for pre-K programs not all that bad

The Rock River Times ran an article last week [online: “Report: Illinois ranks high for early childhood education access for
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May 2, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | 2 Comments

Taking the bull by its horns at RMTD

Our Rockford Mass Transit District (RMTD) busing company was dedicated unto our city by our ex-mayor John McNamara and his
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May 2, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Sosnowski’s actions don’t match his words

May 1, State Rep. Joe Sosnowski (R-69), Rockford/Belvidere, will select and provide 16 students with one free semester of college
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May 2, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Why is this hog farmer a felon?

Where is the outrage?! Armed agents of DNR raid a farm, put hog farmer Mark Baker out of business and
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April 25, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

A leaner, greener and smarter Postal Service for the future

As we look back on 42 years of celebrating Earth Day, the Postal Service continues to build on the tradition
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April 25, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Teachers’ strike a black eye for community

Once more, the Rockford teachers’ union has manipulated the teachers to do the union’s bidding. The strike is a black
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April 18, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | 5 Comments

Sharpshooters not the answer to CWD

I was pleased to see your article in The Rock River Times, “DNR needs new approach to CWD in
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April 18, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Pass Right to Repair Act to support military families at home

The American Military Society (AMS) urges Congress to pass the Motor Vehicle Owners’ Right to Repair Act (H.R. 1449) on
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April 18, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Where are the library books going?

I am a lifelong resident of Rockford, a frequent library patron and a lover of books. What is happening now
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April 11, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | 13 Comments

Focus on principles in the election

How about Americans focus on principles, not personalities, in the upcoming presidential elections? George W. Bush didn’t nearly destroy America,
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April 11, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | 1 Comment

Rep. Chuck Jefferson will continue to serve

Following the recent primary election, I am humbled and grateful for the opportunity to return to Springfield to address the
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April 11, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Come to the Tea Party event for Tax Day, April 15

Tax Day, April 15, it will be 206 days, or six months, 22 days, until the Nov. 6 election. Were
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April 11, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | 2 Comments

Socialism doesn’t work; individual freedoms are stolen

We are slowly being socialized. I saw a cartoon from the Chicago Tribune of a Russian Communist, Leon Trotsky.
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April 11, 2012 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | 1 Comment

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