Cook County Opinion
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Stop the carping of Chicago politicsOct 10, 2008 11:00 pm - I'm getting a little tired of John McCain's snide references to Chicago-style politics. Perhaps he should be asked to define Chicago-style politics and how it differs fr...
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Don't drop out of Electoral CollegeOct 10, 2008 11:00 pm - This is addressed to Mr. Andre and his desire to eliminate the Electoral College. I know you have many supporters but have you considered what you are asking for? You ar...
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The challenge of finding college loansOct 10, 2008 11:00 pm - A college education is essential in finding a decent paying job these days. However, with the rising costs of tuition, it is next to impossible for a 21-year- old like ...
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CROP Walk needs your helpOct 10, 2008 11:00 pm - On Sunday, Oct. 19, the Great Prairie Trail CROP Hunger Walk will be held. This will be the 25th anniversary of the walk. Over these years, walkers in Addison, Lombard, ...
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Criticism of Obama isn't linked to racismOct 10, 2008 11:00 pm - In Monday's edition, an analysis piece on page two written an Associated Press editor and writer alleged that Sarah Palin and the John McCain were evoking the sub-contex...
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Electing Gray is first step to changeOct 10, 2008 11:00 pm - As far as the state of Illinois is concerned, it is time for a change. The current majority in charge of the Illinois executive, House and Senate branches have had all t...
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Getting to the truth of financial crisisOct 09, 2008 11:00 pm - Over the last few weeks, I have read some Fence Post rants that I thought were really offensive. They were trying to scapegoat this entire economic mess on Americans wh...
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Protecting unborn is the ultimate ideaOct 09, 2008 11:00 pm - I was impressed with Mary Beth Delaney's pro-life Utopian ideas (Fence Post, Sept. 27). Many of her wishes, some of which we already have, are now being considered by ...
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Double-digit raises? Not now.Oct 09, 2008 11:00 pm - It's funny how quickly things change. In a matter of days, many of us have gone from a mindset of simple belt-tightening to life-changing shifts in when we plan to retir...
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Just say no to more taxesOct 09, 2008 11:00 pm - Enough with the taxes already. We have an income tax, a sales tax, a gas tax, a marriage tax and even a death tax. That's right - if you die you have to pay for it. I gu...