Cook County Opinion
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A protest confined to selective truthJul 24, 2008 11:00 pm - I just want to comment on the abortion demonstration that was held at Route 60 and Route 83 on July 17. Some church group held up graphic posters of aborted fetuses for ...
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Is there anything that isn't treason?Jul 24, 2008 11:00 pm - I would like to thank Glenn Taras for his "Real patriots cut back on gas use" (July 21st Fence Post). Every summer, I pack up the gas-guzzling SUV, hitch up the boat an...
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We must rise above partisan politicsJul 24, 2008 11:00 pm - In recent years, political discussion has turned ugly in this country. Politics has become yet another spectator sport where your team is always right and the opponents...
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Don't denigrate law enforcementJul 24, 2008 11:00 pm - Way to go, Governor. At a time when the world and the Olympic committee are appraising Chicago, our state's pinnacle city, as a viable contender to host the games, you d...
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Neither 10th candidate has good grasp on global warmingJul 24, 2008 11:00 pm - As the battle between Mark Kirk's and Dan Seals' supporters rages on (most recently: Stick to Truth in Kirk-Seals Debate), I'm left a little bit flat by the lack of fort...
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Why do Democrats lack spine on Iraq?Jul 24, 2008 11:00 pm - Why do so many Democratic Party candidates seem to lack a spine? As reported by the Associated Press on July 3, Obama's already weak opposition to the Iraq occupation i...
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Congress has duty to its customersJul 23, 2008 11:00 pm - Steve Greenberg understands the constituents of the 8th Illinois congressional district. Steve is running against Ms. Bean. While Steve attended the meetings dealing wi...
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Barack Obama and Brandenburg GateJul 23, 2008 11:00 pm - So columnist Charles Krauthammer (June 20) is whimpering about Barack Obama wanting to speak in front of the Brandenburg Gate, wondering what makes him so special. Well...
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The root causes of IslamophobiaJul 23, 2008 11:00 pm - In his letter to the Fence Post (July 7), Mr. Afeef seems to be saying there is no basis for Islamophobia. I would suggest otherwise. What about the man who drew a cart...
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The sad irony of our health choicesJul 23, 2008 11:00 pm - What kind of country do we live in? Your July 14 front page headline: "County cuts funds for poor moms, babies." Back page headline: "Finally, the twins are here." Hmm...