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Consequences of corruption

Hey, come on, I know BND cartoonist Glenn McCoy can see it: the St. Clair County courthouse sinking beneath the waves after striking iceberg Michael Cook, the judge who resigned after a drug arrest, and all the rats bailing out the windows.

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    This will cost the taxpayers

    After reading the BND article in regard to the $840,000 in grant money wasted on landscaping the Interstate 64 interchange, I would like to eloborate on comments made by our local officials.

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    Is Illinois worse than California?

    I was in the San Francisco Bay area on a business trip and noted very little litter along the freeways and new construction underway from Sacramento to San Francisco. Then a miracle, the news announced that Gov. Jerry Brown and the legislature agreed on a balanced budget and more deficit reduction...

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    Better when we leave off the gravy

    Belleville taxpayers won a reprieve Monday night when the City Council approved a contract for the city attorneys minus a special benefits clause.

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    Let's watch the watchers

    In the beginning, computer technology was advertised as the ultimate answer to safe storage of large amounts of information. Well, partly true on the large amounts. It's not safe from prying eyes and electronic surveillance by power-hungry politicians under the guise of, "We're here to help and ...

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    Progressive values clarified

    In a letter June 7, William D. Coulson states that "the progressive agenda is based on a godless platform and socialism -- both of which are counter to our country's founding principles." He either misinterprets or does not understand progressive values.

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    Yeehaw! What a rodeo

    If I owned a cowboy hat I'd be tipping it to the Optimist Club of Belleville for the fine rodeo they hosted recently on MidAmerica Airport's spacious grounds. True to the advertisement, the event provided "wholesome family entertainment" while Mother Nature cooperated with clear skies and cool temperatures...

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    Personal attacks distract from issues

    Once again I'm compelled to respond to the recent barrage of rebuttals from conservative commenters as well as some anonymous mudslingers in Sound-off, and elsewhere, who personalize their slander. Obviously some mistakenly think I'll be intimidated by questioning my integrity, motivation or lineage...

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    A golden name for bridge

    I have watched for the last several months as names for the new Mississipi River Bridge have been discussed. Not one name presented is less than worthy of this honor. I would like to request the name "Gold Star Memorial Bridge" be considered. The name "Gold Star Parents" represent parents who have...

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    Sound-off 6/17

    I read in the BND that the Belleville city attorneys who work for private law firms are trying to get IMRF retirement. These people don't work for the local government, they work for private law firms. Maybe this is why Illinois is broke. Shame on Mayor Mark Eckert for supporting this. My buddy ...

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    Let common sense prevail in transportation planning

    Fairview Heights made a common-sense decision last week that should set a new tone for government entities everywhere. By canceling the Ruby Lane interchange at I-64, the aldermen showed that bad plans can be put aside.

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