Opinion Stories from December 8, 2013 (Change date)
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Mortality in the near distanceDec 08, 2013 4:00 am - In my mid-20s, I had a new bride, a plum job on Capitol Hill, and, apparently, the beginnings of a cancerous tumor on my right kidney. For 20 or 25 years — the best esti...
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Let’s vote in leaders who care about AmericaDec 08, 2013 4:00 am - Delay the mandate, penalties, enrollment dates? Why delay something we already know is a monumental failure? Several very credible, independent and qualified experts ind...
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Still hope for legal challenge to ACADec 08, 2013 4:00 am - If you think the Supreme Court settled the matter, don’t count your chickens just yet. Article 1 Section 7 of the Constitution states “All bills for raising Revenue sha...
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Obama resilient in face of flagging poll numbersDec 08, 2013 4:00 am - For a guy whose presidency was supposed to be on life support, Barack Obama has certainly had a productive couple of weeks. With his poll numbers sinking toward George W...
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Don’t vote for any Democrats, RepublicansDec 08, 2013 4:00 am - It is my opinion that there is only one rational way to solve nation’s governance problem: dissolve both of the dominant political parties, Democrats and Republicans. T...
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Just make it official: no Christmas, only HolidayDec 08, 2013 4:00 am - I want to make a statement regarding Holiday, the day formerly known as Christmas. Because we live in a diverse nation where all cultures are celebrated and appreciated,...
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Editorial: Christmas and the role of governmentDec 08, 2013 4:00 am - An exhibit including the Christmas Nativity scene opened in the Illinois State Capitol last week, prompting considerably less fanfare than did the first display when it ...
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Where’s the balance on pension debate?Dec 08, 2013 3:40 am - Where’s the balance on pension debate? Section 1, Page 7 of my Dec. 3 Daily Herald, states, “Asian nations dominate test.” On Page 8, the Herald argues support of S...
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Better plan needed for Armstrong ParkDec 08, 2013 3:40 am - Better plan needed for Armstrong Park Sixteen-foot berms around retention basins in Armstrong Park in Carol Stream? Really? They will keep the walking path around t...
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Glen Ellyn choking on its trafficDec 08, 2013 3:40 am - Glen Ellyn choking on its traffic As a relatively new driver in the Glen Ellyn area, I find traffic here more erratic and disorganized as one approaches downtown th...
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