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OpenLine: Values out of whack
I’m calling about Fran Fallon who constantly busts on the Republican Party. Fran, your family values are all out of whack. Abortion, addiction, adultery, marriage between a man and a woman and others. You’re talking about social issues, not what really are values of the …
Openline: Kudos for CAPA meeting
Kudos for CAPA All that jazz, CAPA’s (Cathedral Area Preservation Association) annual meeting, was just that. Diana Stonitsch Joliet Occupy vs. tea party The national media reporting of tea party rallies and occupy protests is biased. They reported two unsubstantiated minor incidents at the party …
OpenLine: Welcome to join us for fair tax meeting
This is in response to Louis Lagger saying the fair tax is not fair. I would like to know where he gets his information. Has he checked the Internet? Has he read a book called “The Fair Tax” by Neal Boortz, who happens to be …
Openline: Joliet restaurant very friendly
Aisha’s downright friendly Of the more than 50 Joliet area restaurants we have dined in the last 40 years, Aisha’s is the friendliest. It is a Southern-style cuisine carryout in a strip mall with few chairs. The food is absolutely fantastic. The owner cut the …
Openline: Don’t limit giving to holiday season
Give all year long I often hear comments about the recent holiday season being the season for giving to those in need and the fact that charity begins at home. I hope readers on a year-long basis, just not during the holidays, give to those …
OpenLine: Tommy C. trying to cut back on your money
I see where the Illinois corporations have a new white knight. His name is Tommy C. from the Oswego area and he said we can’t afford to give a tax break to the voters in his area, but we want to give more tax breaks …
OpenLine: Electric industry not reliable
The people involved with the Wall Street protests are getting bad publicity. However, big industry, banking and government have had a big part in our depression/recession. An example is the electric industry. Electricity goes out and is not reliable. So check back on your electric …
OpenLine: Religion used as a reason to kill
Almost two decades ago, I foresaw a worldwide conflict with the basis being religion. History has many examples of regional religious wars, like the breakup of India, the Crusades or the Northern Ireland troubles. Hundreds of millions of people have died by the hands of …
Openline: Protesters should go to D.C.
Go to Washington. We’ve had some war protesters over at the VFW Hall on Horseshoe Drive in Joliet protesting the war while it was rented out by a mother and her son, who came back from Afghanistan missing an arm and a leg. Those people …
Openline: Man’s survival ‘amazing’
Janet Lundquist’s article regarding Michael Powers’ survival is truly an amazing story. Sharoll, his wife who never left his side during all those months of recovery, deserves so much credit for her devotion. It’s comforting to know the doctors and staff at Provena Saint Joseph …
Openline: Interstate 80 work appreciated
Kudos for good work on Interstate 80 To all the men and women who worked so hard on the expansion of Interstate 80 from LaGrange Road to Route 30, all I have to say is, you rock. It truly was a treat to see the …
Openline: Time to tar and feather politicians?
Don’t recall pols; tar and feather them Instead of a recall amendment for politicians, why not propose a tar-and-feather amendment? Maybe this will get them to act. Manny Ramirez Crest Hill Use positive words in headlines, subheads I’m calling regarding today’s headline: “Boehner caves on …
Openline: Protest arrests unconstitutional
Protest arrests About 5,500 Wall Street protesters and hundreds of reporters have been arrested, having had their First Amendment rights and their right to assemble violated. If you think you’re free in America, think again. Ed McReynolds Romeoville Salvation Army private I’m calling in response …
Openline: Christmas stories highlighted spirit of the season
Christmas pick-me-up What a joy it was to read the Christmas issue of The Herald-News. Many articles were concerning good deeds that people did for people in need. All these stories about the true meaning of the season, helping others who are in need. Thank …
Openline: JOHA offices ‘the best’
Big thanks to JOHA Joliet Oncology-Hematology Associates West, JOHA East, Iris, Cynthia and everyone else there — you are the best. Mary Jane Bender Joliet Boehner not in control The current speaker of the House of Representatives is John Boehner. His job is to control …
