Cook County Opinion
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Republicans are the party of greedSep 16, 2008 11:00 pm - I'm writing in response to Ryan Melchin's letter (Fence Post, July 28) lamenting the falsehood that the Democratic Party do nothing for middle class families. Ryan, funn...
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How can anyone defend Bush?Sep 16, 2008 11:00 pm - I can't believe the mentality of some of the writers to this newspaper. I'm speaking about the few who find no fault with the Bush administration for the past 7.5 years...
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Bush hasn't made our lives betterSep 15, 2008 11:00 pm - I read a letter to the editor the other day that stated we as a nation were better off economically under the Bush administration. I would like to know how this person ...
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Vote 'no' on new Villa Park librarySep 15, 2008 11:00 pm - Why $25 million for a new Villa Park library? The current request is $10 million dollars more then the newly built Addison library, and that facility is 6,000 square fe...
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Obama can speak, but can he deliver?Sep 15, 2008 11:00 pm - On Aug. 28, Sen. Obama delivered a speech that only he is capable of doing. His delivery was definitely magnificent. However the substance was vague, lacking in strengt...
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The country needs Palin's honestySep 15, 2008 11:00 pm - I applaud Sen. John McCain's selection of Gov. Sarah Palin for his running mate. She might be low on experience, but very high on honesty. Something we drastically need...
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Issues, not gender, make a differenceSep 14, 2008 11:00 pm - I have been an independent voter for many years. I voted for Edgar, Ryan and Blagojevich for governors and have voted for both Republicans and Democrats in a variety of...
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Help Crespo reverse new county sales taxSep 14, 2008 11:00 pm - I recently signed a petition to help Rep. Fred Crespo fight to roll back the newly increased Cook County sales tax. I want to take an opportunity to thank Rep. Crespo fo...
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In this climate, beauty is a luxurySep 14, 2008 11:00 pm - Even though the number of households in Arlington Heights that are unable to pay their water bills on time has increased to 1,000, all nine of Arlington Heights elected ...
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Appreciates Crespo's work in SpringfieldSep 14, 2008 11:00 pm - As a personal banker and working mother, I would like to thank state Rep. Fred Crespo for his outstanding work and leadership in fighting against unfair tax increases. E...