Opinion Stories from August 6, 2013 (Change date)
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Editorial: Metra needs substantial, but measured changeAug 06, 2013 5:00 am - That the Metra rail agency needs a broad makeover there can be little doubt at this point. But the form and process for that revision is a matter that deserves more thou...
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Bible clearly outlines laws on homosexualityAug 06, 2013 5:00 am - This is in response to two recent letters, “Religious dogma has no place today” on July 24, and “If the Bible says it, we better get on it” on July 26. The writers in bo...
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Use gas tax funds only for road projectsAug 09, 2013 4:59 pm - I write in response to your July 24 story “Business coalition: Raise gas taxes for road repairs,” regarding a proposal to increase gasoline prices in Illinois to raise m...
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Where was Quinn’s veto pen on voting issues?Aug 06, 2013 5:00 am - Reboot Illinois is all about reform in Illinois government, and nothing is better for improving government than a large and active electorate. So the bill signed recentl...
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Letter writer’s interpretation twistedAug 06, 2013 5:00 am - Regarding James Prescott’s response on July 15 to a previous letter submitted by Flo Corrigan on July 5: Prescott says, “... To assert that legal, taxpaying workers are ...
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Path no safer if walkers don’t obey signsAug 06, 2013 5:00 am - Path no safer if walkers don’t obey signs I could not believe my eyes at Lake Arlington this evening. I rode my bike over after reading about the freshly painted pa...
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The GOP flips the script on ObamaAug 06, 2013 5:00 am - Republicans need to make up their minds: Is President Obama a socialist or a corporate stooge? “The president claims his economic agenda is for the middle class. But it’...
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Campaign is over, Mr. PresidentAug 06, 2013 4:40 am - Campaign is over, Mr. President Would someone please tell President Obama that the campaign is over? I was firmly convinced that Bill Clinton expressly defined pres...
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Start cleaning house with DurbinAug 06, 2013 4:40 am - Start cleaning house with Durbin If ever there was a time to start cleaning the political house in Illinois, it is now. Starting with Dick Durbin. He has done nothi...
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Cars can’t rely solely on powered gadgetsAug 06, 2013 4:40 am - Cars can’t rely solely on powered gadgets On the front page July 26, there is a sad story about a man who had to die only because there was no way to break anything...
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