Cook County Opinion
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The great debate over Social SecurityJul 04, 2008 11:00 pm - Thanks to Winfield Green for forwarding the debate over Social Security (Fence Post, June 22). The age-old question has been, should it go on as is, or should it be pri...
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What Chicago deep dish means in IraqJul 04, 2008 11:00 pm - I want to publicly thank Master Sgt. (Ret.) Mark Evans and his son Kent, Lou Malnati's Pizza, DH and all the great Americans around Chicago who helped deliver a little T...
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Bob Frisk has been a classy gentlemanJul 04, 2008 11:00 pm - Congratulations to Mr. Bob Frisk on 50 years as a sports editor. The Herald is lucky to have a very classy gentleman like him (and Barry Rozner) on its staff. I am old ...
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Misguided views on McCain, HispanicsJul 04, 2008 11:00 pm - As one of the 200 or so Hispanic Republicans who attended the Hispanic Voices Reception for McCain at the Drake Hotel in Chicago recently, I need to set the record strai...
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But Obama's just kidding, of courseJul 04, 2008 11:00 pm - Barack Obama tells us, if elected, he will reduce taxes. This man has untapped skills as a comedian. James R. Schaefer Mount Prospect ...
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Congress looks out for needy dogsJul 04, 2008 11:00 pm - Congress is really giving out the pork. It is giving $188,000 to the Lobster Institute to make lobster biscuits for dogs. That money could help a lot of needy people in...
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A clear outline of the change we needJul 04, 2008 11:00 pm - At one point during the primaries, the catchword "change." After listening to all the candidates, their ideas of change don't stray very far from current party policies....
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A peaceful solution to the Iran problemJul 04, 2008 11:00 pm - Iran continues to pose a major threat to Israel and the stability of the entire Middle East. Despite years of U.N. pressure. Iran refuses to give up its nuclear program...
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Congressman not an entry-level jobJul 04, 2008 11:00 pm - United States congressman is not an entry-level position. An effective representative must know his district inside and out and be familiar with the legislative process....
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The true cost of oilJul 04, 2008 11:00 pm - Our country was attacked by people with a great hatred of our way of life. Our government found out where these individuals came from, and with worldwide support for our...