Cook County Opinion
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Cigarettes claim another legendSep 10, 2008 11:00 pm - One of the good old boys passed away this week, Jerry Reed. An everyday talent who rose from picking the guitar to writing popular songs and Hollywood movie fame. He jo...
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Our once-great state needs some workSep 10, 2008 11:00 pm - As I drive these deteriorating roadways of to days Illinois, I have to wonder about the people that were in office when these highways were built. Many of these highways...
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The true makings of a good DemocratSep 10, 2008 11:00 pm - The other evening I was slowly navigating my way around those irritating construction sawhorses that have suddenly infected Roselle Road. I was on my way to a political...
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Abstinence isn't realistic for teensSep 10, 2008 11:00 pm - Population control is one way to help manage the world's resources and energy so that we can all live a comfortable lifestyle, now and in the future. I don't believe in...
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Phone messages we can't make outSep 10, 2008 11:00 pm - While this letter contains no world-shaking political commentary, it does contain what I think might be a reminder that some of us could take to heart. This morning whe...
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Palin and special needs childrenSep 10, 2008 11:00 pm - While listening to Sarah Palin's acceptance speech, I was fascinated by her family, and in particular Trig, her 4-month-old "special needs child" as he was passed from s...
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Do we know who Obama really is?Sep 09, 2008 11:00 pm - After reading about Barack Obama's friendship with left wing terrorist Bill Ayers, I find that we don't know much about Obama. What sort of change can we expect from Ob...
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Kirk ad misleads voters on SealsSep 09, 2008 11:00 pm - Congressman Mark Kirk has already started his negative campaign to stop change in Washington. Kirk has started to run a deceiving ad to cover up his long record in Wash...
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Who really will be best for your IRA?Sep 09, 2008 11:00 pm - In a recent Letter to the editor, Stewart Truelsen concludes: "I'd suggest Obama bashers check their IRA and 401K balances. Can you afford four more years?" So I checked...
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Unite to move country forwardSep 09, 2008 11:00 pm - I wanted to write a comment in this newspaper to remind everyone how important this election is to this country. For the last eight years we have seen our country go fro...