Cook County Opinion
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Time to give thanks has just startedDec 05, 2008 10:00 pm - Thanksgiving is a tradition celebrated by many Americans giving thanks for what they have. Such a powerful day reminds us of what we have, and what were thankful for. Bu...
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Teach first-graders a second languageDec 05, 2008 10:00 pm - Ever since the birth of language, no man or women has ever attempted to break the language barrier. Different languages have diverted into many sections of the earth and...
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Ryan should serve his full sentenceDec 05, 2008 10:00 pm - I am incensed that anyone would consider commuting the sentence of or pardoning former governor George Ryan. In giving consideration to it, Dick Durbin references the pr...
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When will reckless spending stop?Dec 04, 2008 10:00 pm - A well-known adage: "Money is the root of all evil." And money for Obama's campaign far outdistanced McCain in financial "gifts". Now millions are being poured into stat...
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Will miss Munson's professionalismDec 04, 2008 10:00 pm - I am a grateful constituent of Ruth Munson in the Illinois House Of Representatives, 43rd District. Our district continues to benefit from her professional expertise. Th...
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More transparency in school fundingDec 04, 2008 10:00 pm - Your editorial of Nov. 23, "Accountability will improve schools" highlighted needed reforms that must be considered before additional taxpayer dollars are poured into Il...
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Student involvement inspires hopeDec 03, 2008 10:00 pm - I am fortunate, as a teacher in District 211, that I am able to witness the truly awesome nature of the young adults in this community. There are times that I feel the n...
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Media: Hope you're happy with recessionDec 03, 2008 10:00 pm - It's here and I hope the media is happy. What's here is the recession that the media has been advertising for the last two years to help Obama become the president. The ...
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Second-guessing isn't leadershipDec 03, 2008 10:00 pm - President-elect Barack Obama informs us that the Detroit automakers "should have had a better plan". Well, of course. What is easier than second guessing? James R. Schae...
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Teacher salaries aren't the problemDec 03, 2008 10:00 pm - In response to the letter from Bob Long of Inverness, apparently he does not feel that CEO salaries, pensions, and benefits are disproportionate to the rest of society. ...