Gilberts Opinion
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Now Chicago's richest geezers can ride the bus for freeJan 13, 2008 10:00 pm - "My expectation is that the legislature will approve the governor's proposal for free transit rides for millionaires who happen to be over 65." So said Illinois House Sp...
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Fix flaws in videotaping confessionsJan 13, 2008 10:00 pm - Illinois' law requiring the videotaping of all homicide confessions is still young, but it is quickly showing that police departments have much to learn about recording ...
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Obama alienated women with his curt remark to ClintonJan 12, 2008 10:00 pm - Rick Lazio must have known what was coming. As Hillary Clinton's Senate opponent in 2000, he alarmingly strode across the stage during a debate and demanded that she sig...
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Lauzen committed to his constituentsJan 11, 2008 10:00 pm - I seldom have too many good things to say about most public officials. But, Chris Lauzen was called upon when so many Hampshire residents became so frustrated at a devel...
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New Hampshire voters put a high value on characterJan 09, 2008 10:00 pm - MANCHESTER, N.H. -- The lesson of New Hampshire can be summarized in two simple words: Character counts. John McCain and Hillary Clinton left the Granite State Wednesda...
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Series seeks productive actions, not simply another shot at tollwayJan 09, 2008 10:00 pm - It's easy to disdain the Illinois tollway. Born of the same lie that frequently justifies unpopular government projects -- think local taxes: "Don't worry; this issue do...
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Being religious not linked to moralityJan 09, 2008 10:00 pm - This is in response to Mr. Ed Smetana's letter in Friday's Fence Post. Mr. Smetana stated Christians, Moslems and Jews believe man evolved from a man called Adam who was...
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Something doesn't add up this election yearJan 06, 2008 10:00 pm - Either Hillary Rodham flunked math class at Maine South High School in Park Ridge or she picked up Jethro-style ciphering during her years in Arkansas. How else would yo...
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Obama on a roll, much to the 'disappointment' of angry liberalsJan 05, 2008 10:00 pm - When historians look back on Barack Obama's presidential campaign many years from now, let's hope they pick up on one of the most important story lines. You've heard how...
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Saturday Soap BoxJan 04, 2008 10:00 pm - Do something about it: Vote So voters in other states like Illinois are a little fed up with the attention shown Iowans and residents of New Hampshire? Both earn lots of...