by Dolores Klein, Peoria, IL We keep hearing that the World War II generation of veterans are gradually leaving us and we need to hear from them. Watching the History Channel’s recent presentations, I’m amazed at all the details we…
Letters to the editor
The Dumbing Down of America
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by Ed Klein, Peoria, IL Jim Hightower in his newsletter, “Hightower Lowdown,” writes glowingly of his public school teachers who spurred, inspired, lured, intrigued, goaded and otherwise motivated him to do more than he might otherwise have done. His teachers,…
Welcome to the U.S. Socialist Republic
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by Ed Klein, Peoria, IL How often have conservatives warned us that state and federal entitlements along with other programs designed to help the poor, aged and disabled are leading the U.S. down the path to socialism? They point to…
Civil Rights Era in Peoria History
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by Dolores Klein, Peoria, IL As I waited for Public TV’s presentation of the documentary about the Civil Rights Bus Rides through the Deep South, Oprah Winfrey interviewed some of the heroic participants. Among them was Diane Nash, whose name…
Observing Women’s History Month!
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by Dolores M. Klein, Peoria, IL Once again, Susan B. Anthony’s birthday, February 15th, a state holiday, got lost in between Lincoln’s birthday and President’s Day. We can hope that dedicated teachers pick up the observance and discuss with their…
Today’s Piracy – Nothing New
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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…
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…