Cook County Opinion
-
Court gun ruling was truly neededJun 28, 2008 11:00 pm - Well, the Supreme Court has done it again. This time they've made a 5-4 split decision on a Second Amendment case. It's quite distressing that there were four dissentin...
-
At least Birkett talks a good gameJun 28, 2008 11:00 pm - I read with interest the Daily Herald article on Joe Birkett ramping up for yet another run at state office. Illinois needs someone who talks a good law and order game, ...
-
High gas prices not oil companies' faultJun 28, 2008 11:00 pm - With average gas prices across the nation now over $4 a gallon and a barrel of oil reaching a record shattering high of nearly $140 a barrel, as reported in the Daily He...
-
The shining hope that is Mark TrailJun 28, 2008 11:00 pm - The shining hope that is Mark Trail This is an Open Letter to Leigh Heflin, who dared assault the integrity of Mark Trail (Fence Post, June 2). Dismissing the fact that ...
-
Congress doesn't deserve a holidayJun 27, 2008 11:00 pm - Fuel prices have skyrocketed. Independent truckers are going out of the business and selling their trucks because they can't afford diesel fuel. School children may hav...
-
Energy issue needs answers, not stuntsJun 27, 2008 11:00 pm - I believe we should support common-sense, long-term solutions to our energy crisis. Recently, Democratic candidate for Congress, Dan Seals, showed what not to do. He off...
-
Saturday Soapbox: Lake CountyJun 27, 2008 11:00 pm - Kudos to Gurnee: Gurnee officials earned kudos this week for their efforts in a couple of areas where progress is needed: diversity and the environment. The village's a...
-
Poverty doesn't justify abortionJun 27, 2008 11:00 pm - I am astonished at the letter (Fence Post, Thursday) from Mr. D. Crost. This letter was critical of a pro-life letter published earlier. Mr. Crost first references stati...
-
Gun ruling brings dusk of humanityJun 27, 2008 11:00 pm - The recent decision by the Supreme Court to allow citizens of the United States to bear arms with few limitations has more to say about this society than the expanded in...
-
Telecom immunity about much moreJun 27, 2008 11:00 pm - I thank Melissa Bean for having the integrity to say straight-out that she was in favor of giving telecoms immunity and clearly stating the reasons why. That said, whil...