Cook County Opinion
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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...
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Doesn't pro-choice cover both choices?Sep 02, 2008 11:00 pm - Regarding Sara Palin's daughter and her pregnancy, I have heard a lot about this the last couple of days and once again I am reminded that the media has almost totally l...
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McCain proves he's a maverick againSep 02, 2008 11:00 pm - I applaud John McCain's decision to select Sarah Palin as his vice presidential running mate. This move shows the kind of man McCain is. The wit, wisdom and courage McC...
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Bean mailer misleads votersSep 01, 2008 11:00 pm - Today I received a mailer from the office of Congresswoman Melissa Bean, sent at taxpayers' expense. In the mailer Congresswoman Bean acknowledges "we need a strategic e...
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The country needs more oil refineriesSep 01, 2008 11:00 pm - Elizabeth Carlson in Fence Post (Aug. 28) states, "Drilling offshore won't bring relief." Right now, it will not bring relief, but it will in the future. There is crude...