Cook County Opinion
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It's not just tuition; it's the cost of booksDec 17, 2008 10:00 pm - On Dec. 8 David Broder had an excellent column concerning college costs and what faculty can do to start containing them. The only problem is he didn't mention the 800-p...
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Treasury knows real meaning of freedomDec 17, 2008 10:00 pm - Unlike some, I had the utmost confidence in our Treasury Department when they asked for $700 billion without any basis for the number. Why would it matter where the doll...
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It's time to find fiscal responsibilityDec 17, 2008 10:00 pm - As in every other election some of us were disappointed but it is now time to move forward to support and work with Barack Obama. There are huge problems and we have to ...
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If you haven't heard of the SPP, look it upDec 16, 2008 10:00 pm - Is the Obama frenzy, over? It's time for us "Americans" (while we can still call ourselves as such) to awaken to what is planned by President Bush, along with Mexico and...
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Durbin wrong at the right timesDec 16, 2008 10:00 pm - Recently, much has been said and written about how Rod Blagojevich has become an embarrassment to Illinois. Since we are already in an embarrassed state, it is appropria...
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Teachers should not swear in schoolDec 16, 2008 10:00 pm - Throughout public middle schools and high schools, teachers using foul language in the classroom has been a problem. Adults who teach children during their formative yea...
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Gay rights lead down wrong pathDec 16, 2008 10:00 pm - I'm writing in response to Sheryl Jedlinski's letter regarding the evolution of certain rights in the United States. I would submit to her that in the words of one Bara...
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Arrest tempers joy over ObamaDec 16, 2008 10:00 pm - The Daily Herald was remarkably prescient in its Dec. 9 "Governor, make a decision on Senate" editorial published the same day as Blagojevich's arrest. Included was the ...
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Bailout misses mark; money must go to usDec 16, 2008 10:00 pm - I completely agree with Mark of Buffalo Grove in his letter, "It's time to simplify our bailout plan." The problem with the current bailout plan is that the billions of ...
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Bush's loyal fans were just as excitedDec 15, 2008 10:00 pm - If I may respond to Lisa Powell's rant against some perceived notion that the nation has elevated President-elect Obama to some celestial status (Lazy Americans led by t...