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It is one thing - and a sorry one at that - for Cook County to be the poster child for irresponsible taxation in election campaigns well beyond the county's borders.

Full Story published 10/7/2008 12:04 AM

Overuse of teen athletes avoidable

In 1980, about 10 percent of young athletes were injured as a result of overuse during competitions. A recent study said that number rose to 70 percent by 2005.

Full Story published 10/6/2008 12:02 AM

Letters to the Editor

Is Palin privy to security secrets?

Left-wing liberal blogs have attacked Gov. Palin in many ways including her knowledge of security and leadership of a small national guard in a big state with few people.

Full Story published 10/7/2008 12:04 AM

Probably happy with old Fannie, Freddie

Sen. Obama has spent, not literally but figuratively, 4 years in the U.S Senate. Much of his four years has actually been spent running for president.

Full Story published 10/7/2008 12:04 AM

We need truth even more than change

In response to criticism "from Democrats, independent groups and even some Republicans for regularly stretching the truth," about McCain's latest TV ad being the "latest in a number that resort to a dubious disregard for the facts" (both from The New York Times),

Full Story published 10/7/2008 12:04 AM

U.S. should return to consumption tax

There is a great deal of talk these days about the financial industry "meltdown." Much of it is plain blather. There are three entities in the picture: 1) Congress, the group that controls the purse strings, passes the budget and establishes the various regulatory agencies;

Full Story published 10/7/2008 12:04 AM

Third parties key to giving people power

It's truly a shame how our politicians fend for the parties they are affiliated with while the country is in such turmoil.

Full Story published 10/7/2008 12:04 AM

McCain shows his judgment is unfit

We began to get a pretty clear indication of the erratic decision-making process of John McCain when he selected his vice president candidate. Charles Gibson of ABC spent more one-on-one time with Sarah Palin than McCain did.

Full Story published 10/7/2008 12:04 AM

Rush to deregulate leads to disaster

Although some warned us as early as the 1960s that more, not less, government intervention and regulation would bring about lower prices and increase productivity and innovation, the great push to deregulate began and everybody got into the act.

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Crisis exposes Seals' lack of judgment

I am very disappointed to hear that Dan Seals supports financial meltdown. When asked to comment on the Sept. 29 defeat of the financial rescue bill in the House, Seals said the he did not support the bill because "It was too much in favor of the Bush Administration proposal."

Full Story published 10/7/2008 12:04 AM

Banks leave us with egg on our faces

"Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall. Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. All the King's horses and All the King's men Couldn't put Humpty back together again."

Full Story published 10/7/2008 12:04 AM

Some Congressmen should be ashamed

Any Congressman or Congresswoman, regardless of party affiliation, who voted against the (original) financial plan on Sept. 29th made a mockery of the following phrases:

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Pelosi, not Palin, lacks competence

While the talking heads debate whether or not Sarah Palin is up to the challenge, the Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi demonstrates again and again she is not. Why would anyone elect Poison Pill Pelosi to lead them anywhere except over a cliff?

Full Story published 10/7/2008 12:04 AM

Even with hardship, life is worth living

On Sept. 29, Mary Beth Delaney pointed out the many reasons for her pro-life position. She points out things that would make for a better life.

Full Story published 10/7/2008 12:04 AM

Voters have duty to nation's future

Barack Obama spoke to 18,000 cheering supporters, showered with ribbons and confetti and TV ratings soared. As his wave crested the next day, John McCain selected Sarah Palin for his vice presidential running mate.

Full Story published 10/7/2008 12:04 AM

Pulling the wool over public's eyes

McCain was criticized for possibly not sufficiently "vetting" his chosen running mate, Palin. Yet the Democratic party has not yet vetted Obama to the core.

Full Story published 10/7/2008 12:04 AM

Bush has cried wolf once too often

Please, let's not buy into the White House Bail-Out Plan. It's just a three-page outline without real specification except to give Paulson unlimited power beyond what our Constitution intended.

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10/6/2008