Opinion Stories from June 8, 2020
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Where is rationale for our racism?Jun 8, 2020 10:42 AM - A Rolling Meadows letter to the editor: I find myself trying to find a rationale for racism in the United States. I think particularly about racism against those with black skin.
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When are we going to start?Jun 8, 2020 10:42 AM - An Inverness letter to the editor: Yes, my white friends when are we going to start standing for all people to be treated fairly and with respect? There have been way too many events like the one in Minneapolis where our black brothers and sisters have been abused and killed by the local police.
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How do we balance the scale of justice?Jun 8, 2020 10:42 AM - A Schaumburg letter to the editor: Everyone has seen the statue of Justice, eyes blindfolded and holding the balance scale.
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Understand difficulties that police faceJun 8, 2020 10:42 AM - An Arlington Heights letter to the editor: I find it amazing that the "experts" in the news media are so critical of police officers when they have absolutely no idea what a police officer does every day.
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The challenge for all races in AmericaJun 8, 2020 10:42 AM - A Palatine letter to the editor: When I checked my phone on May 25, I saw the video of then-police officer Derek Chauvin kneeling on George Floyd's neck.
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Schools are critical in time of awakeningJun 8, 2020 10:42 AM - A Schaumburg letter to the editor: This is a time of awakening, a time of recognizing that we must bring more voices to the table and amplify those that have been underrepresented for too long.
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Hypocrisy on obsecenityJun 8, 2020 10:42 AM - A Gurnee letter to the editor: It's ironic that Mayor Lightfoot wants to fire Chicago Police for making obscene gestures to protesters but its OK for her to spew obscene remarks to the president of the United States.
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We deserve better and must work for itJun 8, 2020 10:42 AM - A Libertyville letter to the editor: America is the land of opportunity, for those who are seeking opportunity. This freedom allows us to protest when we feel it is necessary to do so. Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. were both extremely successful in agitating for change.
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Police deserve supportJun 8, 2020 10:42 AM - A Grayslake letter to the editor: What kind of world will we be living in without law enforcement officers?
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What does 'candid examination' look like?Jun 8, 2020 10:42 AM - A Deerfield letter to the editor: A recent op-ed from the Daily Herald responds to current anti-racist efforts across our country with a challenge for our local communities, reminding us that change means "to candidly examine whether our governments ensure equal access and equal treatment to every citizen."
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