Category: Opinion

Reader’s Commentary: Left caused their own demise; time to return to normalcy

By Bela “Bill” Suhayda When 98% of what you say about Donald Trump, deals with comparing him to Hitler, Mussolini, and Stalin, you’re not making sense. Then when you double down on calling him a racist, a bigot, a threat to democracy, then lose in the popular vote in the

Democratic National Committee failed the people

Kamala Harris did not lose the election of 2024. The Democratic National Committee lost it by not supporting her in manner conducive to a winning candidate. The so-called “party of the people” has been inching rightward since the Harry S Truman Administration. The Democratic presidential candidates were all moderates and

Definition of tyranny: A dictatorship disguised as democracy

By John & Nisha Whitehead Power corrupts. Absolute power corrupts absolutely. Unadulterated power in any branch of government is a menace to freedom, but concentrated power across all three branches is the very definition of tyranny: a dictatorship disguised as democracy. When one party dominates all three branches of government,

Reader’s Voice: Don’t like what he says, but like his policies

November 11, 2024Dear editor; You say you don’t like what Donald Trump says, but you like his policies. I’ve never liked lying charlatans who are after your money for their gain, and then to give it to billionaires with another huge tax break, while increasing our costs with tariffs and

Reader’s Voice: Mindless politicians send our youths to war

November 11, 2024Dear editor; Why have we allowed mindless politicians in Washington, D.C. to send thousands of our youth and innocent noncombatants to their death for senseless wars that we cannot win and are not a threat to our national security? Our so-called leaders should never have committed troops and

Reader’s Commentary: Democrats in denial, Trump to right their wrongs

By Bela “Bill” Suhayda I’m astonished, but I shouldn’t be. I’ve been listening to post election analysis by Democrats and why they think they lost this election. They seem genuinely perplexed about the rebuke the American people have given them. They shouldn’t be. The American people, with this election, have

Reader’s Voice: AI and the citizens of Aurora

November 1, 2024Dear editor; Aurora stands at a pivotal moment in its history. Artificial intelligence isn’t some far-off technology of the future, it’s already woven into the fabric of our daily lives here in Aurora. AI influences decisions about our traffic signals, will help process our service requests at City

Reader’s Voice: Vote yes for quality of life, Kane County

October 25, 2024Dear editor; I urge the Sugar Grove trustees to read Mary Ochsenschlager’s commentary in The Voice, October 17 Issue. I quote Mary, “New homes, driveways, roads and parking lots create more impervious surfaces, and the pollutants that come with it”. The Forest Preserve District of Kane County has

Reader’s Commentary: Opinion: Republican voter hindering could backfire

By Charles Coddington The Chas here. As I have observed in a previous essay, in those so-called “red states,” i.e. where Republicans control the executive and legislative branches of government, the Big Boys have been busy changing the rules of voting in order to put Donald Trump back into the

Reader’s Voice: Kane County Forest land referendum

October 16, 2024Dear editor; Kane County is blessed with a rich tapestry of forest preserves that encompass more than 23,000 acres. These public lands enrich our quality of life and provide outdoor recreation areas for citizens to relax, unplug, and enjoy the mental and physical health benefits of nature. These

Reader’s Voice: Indict candidates trying to buy votes

October 14, 2024Dear editor; Vice president Kamala Harris, or any candidate seeking elected office, should be charged with violating election laws if they promise directly, or indirectly, in their advertisements that they will forgive loans or enact programs by using our hard-earned tax dollars if elected. Our justice system should

Reader’s Commentary: Bates, Kane County Board District 4, seeks re-election

By Mavis Bates Dear neighbors: I am running for re-election to the Kane County Board District 4 because I have a passion for serving and protecting the families and the natural riches of Kane County. Thank you for inviting me into your homes to get to know you, your beautiful