Cook County Opinion
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Presidents don't affect every jobSep 02, 2008 11:00 pm - In reply to Mr. Stastny (Fence Post, Aug. 29), as an atypical Republican speaking for myself, I am not better off than I was under big Bill Clinton's presidency. Unfort...
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United States isn't energy-poor nationSep 02, 2008 11:00 pm - The term disinformation should be applied to much that is said about our so-called energy crisis. The U.S. is not an energy-poor country. We have vast supplies of coal...
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Palin compares favorably to ObamaSep 02, 2008 11:00 pm - The Obama campaign's audacity is amazing. Imagine them saying Sarah Palin is too inexperienced to be a heartbeat away from the presidency when their candidate for presi...
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The campaign for the White HouseSep 02, 2008 11:00 pm - We're electing a new commander in chief. Let's not destroy a nation in the process. T.C. Ploski Mount Prospect ...
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Another fan and another lost flagSep 02, 2008 11:00 pm - In reply to the man who had his Cub flags stolen (Fence Post, Steve Dell, Aug. 30), I know how he feels. I had my White Sox 2005 World Series champion flag stolen. I on...
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What are president qualifications?Sep 02, 2008 11:00 pm - In a rather short time, we have been assured many times that Sarah Palin is not qualified to assume the office of president of the United States. But she is not runnin...
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Something old and something newSep 02, 2008 11:00 pm - Just when voters thought we had a clear choice between the new (Sen. Obama) and the old (Sen. McCain), the candidates announced their respective choices for vice preside...
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Abortion photos unacceptableSep 02, 2008 11:00 pm - According to A.R. Schmid's Aug. 30 letter, it is acceptable to show graphic material to minors (to prevent abortions). Yes, we do live in a sick world when the adults in...
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Raise income tax to support schoolsSep 02, 2008 11:00 pm - In Illinois we have very little pork in our state budget. But we have to work on the logic of taxing the poorest in Illinois to pay for our services. In Illinois if you ...
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We can't let CN railroad suburbsSep 02, 2008 11:00 pm - We have debated the Canadian National deal to purchase the Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Railroad from U.S. Steel on the county board extensively and in the end, the board v...