Wheaton Opinion
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GOP shows little character at conventionSep 12, 2008 11:00 pm - The GOP has made this convention all about "character." Predictably, they have refused to provide voters with any policy details beyond simplistic bromides on drilling, ...
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COD board is hardly "transparent"Sep 11, 2008 11:00 pm - As a teacher at College of DuPage and a Wheaton taxpayer, I am concerned the COD board appears to take its marching orders from one particularly vocal local blogger ("CO...
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3 screw-ups aside, upping driving age might not be wiseSep 11, 2008 11:00 pm - Was I ready to drive at age 16? On a cold, rainy February afternoon, the day I turned 16, I headed for the drivers license bureau to take the test. All I really remembe...
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Pols' promises are just a pig in a pokeSep 11, 2008 11:00 pm - I am old enough and wise enough to tell you (gasp) all politicians lie. Some lie more than others; some are better liars than others, but they all lie. The politician de...
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Evolution is the "greatest scam"Sep 10, 2008 11:00 pm - Earlier this year, John Coleman, founder of the Weather Channel, stated that manmade global warming is "the greatest scam in history," adding, "I am amazed, appalled and...
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Churches must invite all political partiesSep 09, 2008 11:00 pm - Presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama recently participated in a forum at Pastor Rick Warren's Saddleback Church. Third parties were left out in the cold....
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No more leaders who don't do nuanceSep 08, 2008 11:00 pm - Regarding the Saddleback Interview by Rev. Warren: Obama's answers were thoughtful, nuanced, realistic, and generally stayed on topic. McCain told people what they wante...
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Why the fuss over Palin's motherhood?Sep 05, 2008 11:00 pm - What is this drumbeat that one of Sarah Palin's most important qualifications is her motherhood! When have you heard a letter to the editor, columnist, candidate or part...
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The foreboding gut choice of PalinSep 02, 2008 11:00 pm - Whether or not choosing Sarah Palin was a good choice for vice president is yet to be seen, but there is no doubt it was a gut choice. Sen. McCain had only met personal...
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The real meaning of 'pro-life' is loveSep 01, 2008 11:00 pm - Pro-life means opposing war, promoting diplomacy, and peace through justice. Pro-life means upholding the Geneva Convention and not resorting to torture of prisoners whi...