Cook County Opinion
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Mandates fair, neededDec 18, 2017 12:00 am - In response to Mr. Rolland Ley's "Mandate is unfair" of Nov. 26: We may never feel a need for medical insurance but aren't we glad it exists when the need arises? Witho...
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Just go after the billionairesDec 17, 2017 12:00 am - There have been letters to the editor recently regarding the tax plan which would indicate the rich are going to take advantage of the middle class and poor. People payi...
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Start young to fight sex harassmentDec 16, 2017 12:00 am - The dark culture of sexual harassment and rape culture is finally once more coming to light. Since the Weinstein scandal was reported on nearly two months ago by The New...
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President is playing us all for sapsDec 16, 2017 12:00 am - Ladies and Gentlemen, Donald's performance since his run for the presidency is worthy of an Emmy followed by a Tony and finally an Oscar for his starring role in " Who M...
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Stick to classic economic principlesDec 16, 2017 12:00 am - Critics of tax reform and government policies that reduce corporate taxes, reduce taxes on individuals and provide greater economic freedom for individuals ignore the hi...
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Protect Clean Power PlanDec 15, 2017 12:00 am - The primary function of government is to protect the American people. No one has the right to change the climate, degrade the environment or devastate ecosystems. The EP...
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Turnabout for DemocratsDec 14, 2017 12:00 am - The Democrats are complaining that they didn't have time to read the new revised tax bill. In the Obama era, the speaker of the House stated on camera that you have to p...
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You can't legislate good behaviorDec 14, 2017 12:00 am - If one has not been raised with a moral compass or had the benefit of learning about integrity and honesty from their family or had the blessing from an outside source, ...
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Momentous choicesDec 13, 2017 12:00 am - The country may be on the cusp of a momentous decision - whether to pursue principles of morality or politics of ideology. With the flood of accusations as if a dam bur...
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Enough with the rich guys running for officeDec 13, 2017 12:00 am - In regard to the National Review article, Illinois doesn't need Bruce Rauner. We don't need J.B. Pritzker or Chris Kennedy, either. That goes for the bloviated ego in th...