Articles filed under Letters to the Editor

• Give ‘investors’ more say in government May 11, 2013 12:00 AM
  A Mettawa letter to the editor: Since there is little evidence of politicians (most of whom have little or no business experience) being able to successfully incorporate a business approach to government, I propose that the business model for governance be instituted in government.
  

   

• Owners have right to improve Wrigley May 11, 2013 12:00 AM
  A Northbrook letter to the editor: Someone needs to explain the financial/legal business concept behind the term "friendly confines" to the parasitic-like rooftop owners and political operators in Chicago.
  

   

• Clear red tape for severely disabled May 11, 2013 12:00 AM
  A Northbrook letter to the editor: A few weeks ago, I traveled to Springfield to testify before the Senate Appropriations Committee on the need for the state to make improvements in the approval process for complex rehab equipment.
  

   

• Depends on your definition of ‘rich’ May 11, 2013 12:00 AM
  
  

   

• Great speeches need follow-up May 11, 2013 12:00 AM
  A Elk Grove Village letter to the editor: At some point America needs to realize that the end results of President Obama's speeches have been somewhere between nothing and making things worse.
  

   

• Focus on weapons of consequence May 11, 2013 12:00 AM
  A Rolling Meadows letter to the editor: Do our legislators really think that passing more laws will have criminals lining up to turn in their illegal guns? How about enforcing the laws and penalties on the books now?
  

   

• Obama includes self in tax question May 11, 2013 12:00 AM
  A Bartlett letter to the editor: A letter to the Daily Herald published April 27 was critical of President Obama for expecting the wealthy to pay a little more. If the writer had been paying any attention at all, he would have known that the president, on numerous occasions, has said that the wealthy of this nation, like himself, do not need tax cuts and should pay their fair share. He never fails to include himself in that category.
  

   

• Learn lessons from Soviet Union May 11, 2013 12:00 AM
  A Schaumburg letter to the editor: My, my, my, how we conveniently ignore history! It wasn't too long ago when our government derided the USSR for its claims of full employment when investigations revealed that on the factory conveyor line one assembler would dissemble a product after the previous worker had assembled it.
  

   

• Internet businesses should pay taxes, too May 10, 2013 12:00 AM
  A Naperville letter to the editor: This letter is in response to a submission regarding legislation that is supported by the local business community, the Marketplace Fairness Act. Organizations like the Downtown Naperville Alliance and Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce support this.
  

   

• Glad Illinois has some regulations May 10, 2013 12:00 AM
  An Aurora letter to the editor: Recently Texas Gov. Rick Perry was in Illinois trying to entice corporations to move there by touting their lack of regulations. One of the main purposes of government is to do for the citizens what they cannot do for themselves, which includes protecting the public health and protecting citizens from ruthless, greedy, impersonal corporations.
  

   

• Oppose legalization of medical pot May 10, 2013 12:00 AM
  A Deerfield letter to the editor: On April 17, the Illinois House of Representatives passed HB 001, often referred to as "medical marijuana" legislation, by a vote of 61-57 in favor. As chief of police in Deerfield for 12 years, I find it imperative to voice my concerns concerning this pending legislation with members of the community.
  

   

• Ability to assimilate key for immigrants May 10, 2013 12:00 AM
  A Palatine letter to the editor: As a U.S. citizen, I welcome all immigrants to our country. Your contributions are valuable and welcome. Keep your native language and tradition, because that's your wonderful heritage; however, learn the English language, assimilate into the community and cherish the opportunity to live in this great country.
  

   

• Writer’s attack on GOP unjustified May 10, 2013 12:00 AM
  A Bartlett letter to the editor: Mr. Sears' final vile comment is why do Republicans hate people? Mr. Sears need only look in the mirror to see hatred. If disagreeing and looking for a better solution is hatred, then I'd say we're all in trouble.
  

   

• Actress’ behavior promoted stereotype May 9, 2013 12:00 AM
  A Libertyville letter to the editor: Reese Witherspoon's behavior on the occasion of her husband being arrested for "driving under the influence," fits "The Ugly American" stereotype quite well.
  

   

• Don’t revel in rival’s misfortunes May 9, 2013 12:00 AM
  A Hoffman Estates letter to the editor: The writer of a Fence Post letter on April 21 seems inordinately elated when the Cubs play poorly. He's the kind of "fan" who gives all sports lovers a bad name. A true fan finds joy in winning yet even in losing appreciates the experience of game.
  

   

• More drilling needed to cut costs May 9, 2013 12:00 AM
  An Elk Grove Village letter to the editor: Many qualified scientists dismiss this global warming hysteria. Does Ms. Brice, living a comfortable life in the suburbs, ever think about the poor, blue collar employee paying $75 to $100 per week on gas because President Obama and zealots like her continually stop more drilling?
  

   

• Column on ‘work beasts’ lacks good evidence May 9, 2013 12:00 AM
  A Hanover Park letter to the editor: Though you take pains to say that your piece is about "government that doesn't tighten rules," your examples, Ms. Harrop, may have nothing to do with SSDI. While, your position may not be completely invalid (pun intended), you should cite relevant examples so that you do not come off as a deleterious harpy, falsely inciting the masses.
  

   

• Obama cover-ups too numerous May 9, 2013 12:00 AM
  A St. Charles letter to the editor: The Daily Herald's "World & Nation in 60 Seconds" on May 1 tells us that President Obama is once again considering military action against Syria, and making certain that his counterterrorism bureaucracy "did what it was supposed to be doing" before the Boston bombing.
  

   

• Thanks for keeping TV guide in paper May 9, 2013 12:00 AM
  A Gilberts letter to the editor: I want to thank you for continuing to print the TV guide in your paper. This is a great help for us seniors. I can't afford to buy a separate TV guide like the other papers want us to buy.
  

   

• We’ve heard this song before May 9, 2013 12:00 AM