Cook County Opinion
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A welcome rush toward transparencyFeb 28, 2009 10:00 pm - How quickly good ideas spread. About a month and a half ago, we used this space to congratulate DuPage County Auditor Bob Grogan on his novel approach to transparency in...
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Isn't it past time for the cheats to pay?Feb 28, 2009 10:00 pm - I cannot picture thousands now relieved from comfortable, well-paying jobs willing to work with stone and cement, dripping with sweat and grime, with lower pay, no longe...
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Seniors: Speak up for BlagojevichFeb 28, 2009 10:00 pm - It really amazes me. We supposedly live in a democratic country "with liberty and justice for all." But some of the people from the "Home of the brave" are scared to ope...
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Responsible drivers won't get ticketedFeb 28, 2009 10:00 pm - After reading the letter from the woman who was mad that her children were ticketed for not stoping before making a right turn, I thought I might answer back sarcastical...
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Saturday SoapboxFeb 27, 2009 10:00 pm - Snow way Yes, spring is just around the corner, and, yes, we probably (hopefully) don't have too many winter storms left this season. But last weekend's snow offered a p...
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Don't blame Israel for defending itselfFeb 27, 2009 10:00 pm - Why are the Israelis being blamed for their action in Gaza? When does a country that is being attacked not have the right to defend itself from these attacks? Since the ...
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Group seeks end to abuse in child careFeb 27, 2009 10:00 pm - In response to the recent tragedy, the death of 16-month-old Benjamin Kingan, we have developed Illinois' first grass-roots organization known as Stop Abuse in Daycare (...
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Comment sounds like social engineeringFeb 27, 2009 10:00 pm - Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi recently suggested that contraception play a key role in the next stimulus package. In her words this will "reduce costs" to the states...
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Five ways to fix public educationFeb 27, 2009 10:00 pm - There are several concepts our legislature can use to dramatically improve public education. We mention only five that could have an immediate impact: 1. Redirect the hu...
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Know what your own bank is doingFeb 27, 2009 10:00 pm - It has been reported that the banks receiving the most taxpayer bailout money have attempted to import foreign workers to replace laid off American workers, not because ...