Cook County Opinion
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Editorial: Teaching and enforcing civility among public officialsNov 29, 2017 10:00 pm - As tempting as it might be to take Palatine Township board members to task for admitting they need a mediator to help them remain civil and stay on course in meetings, l...
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Persistent deficitNov 29, 2017 12:00 am - Steve Pulchinski's letter was incorrect where he stated that President Obama "reduced the national deficit by almost 10 percent." The last year the national deficit was...
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Important conversation on sex harassmentNov 29, 2017 12:00 am - I applaud Jan Smith's recent letter. It is about time that the huge problem of sexual disrespect and abuse is finally brought to the forefront and addressed. Prior to a...
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Remember ThanksgivingNov 29, 2017 12:00 am - Where did Thanksgiving go? Lost in the aisles of Christmas bows. Would the Pilgrims forget to give thanks just so they could empty their pants ...
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What we preach, practiceNov 28, 2017 12:00 am - When Bill Clinton's was running to be the Democratic candidate for president, he had plenty of competition. Then a leading contender was exposed for inappropriate sexual...
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Fighting sex abuseNov 28, 2017 12:00 am - This 80-year-old 'me too' lady deplores the election in Alabama of a pervert who when elected gives a green light to others of his ilk. Women are finally speaking out an...
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Familiar formulaNov 28, 2017 12:00 am - Democratic candidate for governor J.B. Pritzker's op-ed in the Nov. 22 edition can be reduced to four words, "Tax More - Spend More." Yep, that'll reduce the exodus f...
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Change is needed in Metra's mindsetNov 28, 2017 12:00 am - I have ridden the Union Pacific Northwest Line Metra train into and out of Chicago for 30-plus years and have never been more upset and frustrated with the service. As ...
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The abortion decisionNov 28, 2017 12:00 am - A Nov. 18 post, "Abortion is woman's decision." She made a decision before that also, to have unprotected sex. Then many expect the taxpayers, including those who believ...
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Don't just follow the political party lineNov 27, 2017 12:00 am - I keep hearing from people that all the politicians do is vote by party lines so they keep their jobs and protect themselves, and you know what every one that brings thi...