By Ed Klein, Peoria, IL Does the name Glubb Pasha ring any bells? I thought not. However, the increasing incidence of piracy in the Chinese and Arabian seas brought to mind an article I read in an issue of Holiday…
Letters to the editor
We Need Explicit Equal Rights for Women in the Constitution
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by Dolores M. Klein, Peoria, IL Did you miss it? When members of Congress read the Constitution aloud recently, a number of members joined representatives of national organizations outside the Capitol to remind the country of the need for the…
Who Foots the Bill for Illegal’s Expenses?
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By Ed Klein, Peoria IL A recent report revealed that upwards of $1.1 billion is spent by U.S. taxpayers on medical, educational and other social benefits for illegal immigrants. Many communities are facing financial hardship because, in some cases they…
Causes and Effects? Or Effects and Causes?
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By Merle Widmer, Peoria County Board Member The schools blame the parents for poorly performing kids. The parents blame the schools for poorly performing schools. There is plenty of blame for both. But a closer examination is required. Where did…
A Few Thoughts on How to Foil the Phelps
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By Ed Klein, Peoria, IL If you read the paper or watch the news on TV, you are more than likely aware of the Phelps clan – those pustules on the face of humanity who hide behind the First Amendment…
Thanks for Proper Example of a Personal Attack, Roger
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By Steve Fairbanks, Peoria, IL In his “Straight Talk” column in the March issue of the Community Word, Roger Monroe chided a Peoria County Board member for a “blistering personal attack” on a fellow board member. He also accused the…
Stop Playing Politics With Our Lives!
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by Ed Klein, Peoria, IL Does anybody remember what John F. Kennedy, our first Catholic president, said to those concerned that the Vatican would be dictating U.S. policy? “I believe in an America,” he said, “where no Catholic prelate would…
Support for Peoria County Board Position
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by Diane Vespa, Peoria, IL Although I cannot vote for Rachael Parker in a Democratic primary, I still very much support her in her bid for County Board. As I lobbied aggressively for changes within District 150 (School Board), Rachael…
Peoria County Democrats Playing Plantation Politics in 2010 County Board Races, Candidates Say
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By Jim Perez Communications Director Rachael Parker for County Board With the Feb. 2 primary a few days away, voters are being left in the dark about the political backdoor dealings that are manipulating the Peoria County Board races to…