Tag: Letter to the Editor

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 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 Voice: Climate needs more attention in election

October 10, 2024Dear editor; As the election draws closer, we cannot ignore the growing impact of climate change on our communities. Hurricane Helene and now Hurricane Milton, along with dozens of wildfires this past summer, they’re all clear warning signs of a very real climate crisis. This issue deserves more

Reader’s Voice: His take on the debate: Harris not so hot

September 20, 2024Dear editor; As I watched the presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, my thoughts for most of the evening was she dominated him. Harris was very prepared and scripted all night. She was not the gift that just keeps on giving when she speaks without the

Reader’s Voice: Illegals not the enemy, need reform

September 22, 2024Dear editor; Why do immigrants come to the United States? They come to join their families, to work, and to seek safety and refuge from war, violence, and natural disasters. These reasons speak to the basic human needs of every living person: The need to be with the

Reader’s Voice: Who is the real election thief?

September 22, 2024Dear editor; Fake Electors are back in Key Swing States in 2024: Pennsylvania, 5; Michigan, 6; Nevada, 2; and New Mexico, 1. Electors in our antiquated Electoral College actually determine the presidential winner in our Federal elections. In 2020, legitimate electors represented the actual count in their state

Reader’s Voice: Stop name-calling, tough to trust Trump

September 18, 2024Dear editor; I agree with Chris Lauzen that name-calling is “Junior High School,” but Mr. Lauzen’s letter in The Voice makes it sound as if only the Democrats are doing it. The Republicans have become the masters of name-calling. Donald Trump, the face of the modern Republican Party,

Reader’s Voice: Voters need to look beyond the debate

September 12, 2024Dear editor; Hopefully, the American people will look beyond the two hours debate we just witnessed. presidential candidates should stand the same test as any job applicant. In particular, the candidate should have a proven and lengthy track record of successes. We have a clear vision of president

Reader’s Voice: Undocumented immigrants: Drain on U.S.?

September 3, 2024Dear editor; Are undocumented immigrants a drain on United States public benefit programs? The resounding answer is no! Undocumented immigrants and DACA holders (“Dreamers”) are not eligible for almost all federal benefit programs, such as Social Security retirement benefits, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP),

Reader’s Voice: Agrees with Lauzen, civility needed

September 9, 2024Dear editor; This is a response to “Sticks and stones” from Sept. 5, The Voice. In calling on voters to reject junior high school behavior and name-calling, citing the current trend toward “weird” as both a description of policies and behaviors of prominent Republicans by Democrats, in particular

Reader’s Voice: Opinion: “Sticks and stones” weird

August 27, 2024Dear editor; It has become fashionable for some politicians to call their opponents “weird”. How clever! Our Country, State, and County are in so much turmoil that voters should reject junior high school behavior and focus on existing records of performance (or lack of) and policies that will

Before I vote for Trump: Considerations

September 1, 2024Dear editor; This concerns thoughts to consider before I vote for Donald Trump. Before I vote for Trump, I must consider whether he supports the 1873 Comstock Act mentioned by Justice Alito in the Supreme Court’s decision to repeal Roe v Wade. With the repeal of “Roe” already