Cook County Opinion
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Herald off base on Rt. 53 referendumFeb 04, 2009 10:00 pm - I was very disappointed to see the Daily Herald's Jan. 11 editorial supporting County Board member David Stolman's proposed countywide advisory referendum regarding the ...
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Science offers proof of intelligent designFeb 03, 2009 10:00 pm - This is a response to Lisa Williams' comments, in which she states that "Intelligent design is mythology" (Jan. 8 Fence Post). Lisa states that "intelligent design has n...
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Get serious about tracking offendersFeb 03, 2009 10:00 pm - Every day there are stories about people charged with child molestation, but no in-depth stories about how those convicted and released are poorly monitored due to the f...
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Impeachment unites Illinois lawmakersFeb 03, 2009 10:00 pm - Jan. 9th, was Nixon's birthday. It is also the day an Illinois governor was impeached for the first time in nearly 200 years of state history. I participated in that his...
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Situation proves system needs changeFeb 03, 2009 10:00 pm - After all is said and done, the history books will show a different light on Rob Blagojevich - one which cast shadows. He defiantly stood ground on his egomaniacal convi...
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Health care must be in economic planFeb 03, 2009 10:00 pm - We need to confront the reality that this country is facing a financial crisis. Pensions, savings and jobs are disappearing, health-care costs are skyrocketing, and reti...
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Why didn't others step forward?Feb 03, 2009 10:00 pm - There are many people, businesses, and organizations that were directly affected by the greed and dirty dealings of Rod Blagojevich, as well as each citizen of Illinois....
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Does Obama grasp God's teachings?Feb 02, 2009 10:00 pm - I was pleased to witness the Obamas, Bidens and Clintons present at a church service the morning following Obama's acceptance of the mantle of our 44th president. I am p...
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Tackle archdiocese in next investigationFeb 02, 2009 10:00 pm - Headlines are filled with corruption after corruption incidents in our state. Will it ever end? I subscribe not until the citizens of this great state say "Enough!" The ...
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Speech undermined celebration of unityFeb 02, 2009 10:00 pm - The Obama inauguration was a momentous occasion for all Americans. We have elected our first black president, who all of us hope can bring us through these troubled econ...