Cook County Opinion
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A request to be understandingJun 14, 2008 11:00 pm - In response to the letter written by Kathleen Muhr: Being in the women's washroom with transgendered women must be uncomfortable if you don't know any personally. This l...
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Missing a voice in the HeraldJun 14, 2008 11:00 pm - I subscribe to the Daily Herald because I want the local news and commentary. I especially enjoyed reading Chris Bailey's Sunday column about local issues and people. Su...
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Put a Metra station at county complexJun 14, 2008 11:00 pm - Put a Metra station at county complex I would like a logical explanation why Metra does not put a train station at the DuPage County complex in Wheaton. With the thousa...
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Don't dismantle Zion reactor siteJun 14, 2008 11:00 pm - Zion nuclear reactors and the site is to be completely dismantled while the public needs energy! Tens of billions of our dollars were spent to ensure a seismically stabl...
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Why I voted no on the recall voteJun 14, 2008 11:00 pm - As state senator for Illinois' 22nd District, there has not been a single vote I've taken without believing I had the support of the people of my district. The "recall" ...
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Kudos to a trio of Fox Valley heroesJun 14, 2008 11:00 pm - In a time of hopelessness and anger over the economy and the price of gas, these stories elevate the spirit. Sometimes we set out to do wonderful things to help our fell...
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Campaign cash issue for judgesJun 14, 2008 11:00 pm - A new study by the Brennan Center for Justice at New York University found "The ethics and integrity of a judge should be beyond reproach. Accepting contributions from a...
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Democrats have created a messJun 14, 2008 11:00 pm - What a mess the politicians put this country in. Since the Democrats took over both houses of Congress, oil prices have skyrocketed. They fiddle while Rome burns. Trucki...
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What's at stake for Clinton supportersJun 14, 2008 11:00 pm - Memo to Hillary Clinton primary election female supporters who now will vote for John McCain: Why did you vote for her to begin with? Was it for her personality, her exp...
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Kirk crosses aisle on transportationJun 14, 2008 11:00 pm - Congressman Kirk is going beyond the call of duty working on Illinois transportation issues. Not only has he obtained significant federal highway funding for Illinois, ...