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Letters: More runs on scoreboard
The clock atop the center-field scoreboard in Wrigley Field says it’s time for the Cubs to put up more runs on the scoreboard. Everything is hunky-dory then. Raymond F. Stoiber Joliet Stop sign needed New Lenox is looking for input on a U.S. 30 corridor …
Letters: We need to be ethical
An area newspaper featured an article on April 15, concerning the abuse of Federal Disability Insurance (SSI.) The article spoke of the “civilian labor force” participation rate, defined as U.S. workforce holding jobs and/or looking for them. The rate is stated at 63.5 percent, the …
Letters: Democrats ‘flip-flopping’ on marriage issue
What I heard in the last campaign was the term “flip-flopping.” It referred to an individual who changes positions to gain favor. The newspaper said it was dishonest. I agree. When this happens, we are usually talking about an individual. But flip-flopping is now being …
Letters: Prevent psychologists from writing prescriptions
Quality health care in Illinois begins with well-trained medical professionals. Mental health care is no different — patients deserve respectful, accessible care from practitioners with the requisite education and experience to provide safe and effective care. Yet the Illinois General Assembly is considering legislation that …
Letters: Take a closer look
I have never written a letter to the editor, but felt compelled to do so because of the hostility I see in the news and on blogs. In this paper, I’ve seen letters and comments about how selfish and greedy older people have become, with …
Letters: They call us hypocritical?
Kudos to Ray Malmgren for his recent OpenLine call rebutting a comment from someone who griped about “whining seniors.” I’d like to add a bit myself in order to cover some bases that were left, well, uncovered. In that earlier OpenLine, the caller mentioned how …
Letters: Seniors earned it
In response to an Openline comment by Rob Kellerman, let’s clear up some of your comments. We seniors are “comfortable” today because we were “cheapskates” in the past. We didn’t buy a house we couldn’t afford. We drove our cars until they fell apart. A …
Letters: Only in America
By the time flu season is over almost 200,000 people will have sought medical help for flu symptoms. A few hundred will have died because they didn’t get flu or pneumonia shots. At least two bad meat recalls will have occurred because a few people …
Letters: Dining on paint chips?
This is in reply to Scott Reeder’s column from May 1 on pension obligations. Around 1939, pension plans were started for state workers, public school teachers, police, firefighters, county workers and others as an equal or better benefit for those workers not covered by the …
Letters: Here’s to the nurses
Every day the nurses at Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center care for members of our community during what is often their time of greatest need. We, the physicians who are on the medical staff of this fine hospital, recognize that our nurses not only display …
Letters: Problems with austerity
The problem with austerity is that little mention is made to differentiate or rank spending priorities. Austerity for austerity’s sake is still likely to waste large amounts of money and not invest in the future or job growth. Pump-priming, economic multiplier effect — both long …
Letters: Don’t blame seniors
In response to Phyllis Moore’s OpenLine of April 25, look in the mirror, Phyllis. Yes, the boomers spiked the population charts, but we all paid our full share to FICA before retirement. The only reason that Medicare has financial woes is because our government took …
Letters: Ideas don’t hold water
Now that President Obama finally delivered his budget, about 60 days late, I thought I would sacrifice my health for those with a weak stomach. Here are a few of the highlights from the president’s budget. To generate new revenue for the government: 1. Once …
Letters: Wage hike will hurt Illinois
Illinois job creators are speaking with one voice: Adverse consequences from hiking Illinois’ minimum wage will far outweigh the alleged benefits that some are trying to accomplish in Springfield. Senate Bill 68 will seek to increase Illinois’ minimum wage to $10 per hour. Illinois already …
Letters: Thanks for your vote
I want to thank voters who took the time to vote in the Illinois Consolidated Election on Tuesday, April 9, to elect our local officials. It was important that the citizens in the community expressed their voice by electing the candidates that best represent them. …
