Cook County Opinion
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Respect for life key to healthy societyApr 22, 2017 1:00 am - This is in response to the letter by Berna Gingras that was published in the Daily Herald on April 10. First of all, the writer's attack on those who respect the dignity...
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Keep churches out of politicsApr 22, 2017 1:00 am - President Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress are said to be considering repeal of the Johnson Amendment. The Johnson Amendment prohibits 501(c)(3) organizations fr...
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'Medicare for all' just won't workApr 22, 2017 1:00 am - As much as I would like to believe that a national health care system, a "Medicare for all" plan, would work, I can't be a proponent of such a system. Many individuals t...
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Planet's caretakersApr 22, 2017 1:00 am - April 22 is officially recognized as Earth Day. In reality, every day for many organizations and nature stewards is dedicated to saving and protecting the planet. This i...
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Misstatements in transgender essayApr 21, 2017 1:00 am - In "Straight from the Source: Palatine mom at forefront of transgender debate," Vicki Wilson makes several misstatements. The weight of authority establishes that it is ...
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Include the unbornApr 21, 2017 1:00 am - In a recent article in the Daily Herald on Illinois senators joining the filibuster of President Trump's Supreme Court nominee, Sen. Durbin is quoted as asking nominee ...
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Insult, but not assaultApr 20, 2017 1:00 am - In a recent letter, Tony Novak of Arlington Heights claimed that the security people assaulted Dr. Dao and "bloodied his face." First of all, I too, am aghast at what ha...
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An accurate pictureApr 19, 2017 1:00 am - Thank you for giving your readers a credible explanation of why "Easter" is so central to Christian faith. Believers are, of course, grateful and relieved when secular m...
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Rights don't disappear at the borderApr 19, 2017 12:01 am - In this era of trumped-up security, U.S. citizens are being asked to turn over their phones and computers when re-entering the country at the border. This is an infringe...
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Clear disdainApr 18, 2017 1:00 am - On April 10, the Daily Herald printed an "essay" on the front page from Vicki Wilson, a spokesperson for the group Parents for Privacy, regarding the topic of transgende...