Cook County Opinion
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Seals inexperience is a big problemJun 05, 2008 11:00 pm - Dan Seals is not qualified to be a congressman. He is technically able to stand for election since he is over 25 year old. But he lacks the experience to do anywhere n...
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Kirk fights taxes and spendingJun 05, 2008 11:00 pm - Congressman Mark Kirk should be applauded for standing up against wasteful spending. All too often, our tax dollars are wasted on frivolous spending projects. Kirk led ...
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Race tracks don't merit slot machines<Jun 05, 2008 11:00 pm - On Sunday, the Illinois Channel presented a program stressing the call for slot machines at horse race tracks. The speakers stressed the need for revenue from slot mach...
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God's real view of an abominationJun 05, 2008 11:00 pm - In response to Nancy Herman's letter Monday, "Editorial conflicts with 'fear God' vow," I would like to respectfully suggest a careful and prayerful reading of scripture...
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When insatiable egos drive conductJun 05, 2008 11:00 pm - Two of our local luminaries with seemingly nothing in common have recently received national attention because of their public pronouncements. First, former governor Th...
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Springfield acts like it's WashingtonJun 05, 2008 11:00 pm - One of the reasons people usually respect state legislators more than congressmen is a state official can always profess to being fiscally responsible -- unlike those wa...
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The train's almost never on timeJun 04, 2008 11:00 pm - I suggest that Metra'a North Central line stop using the term "schedule" or "timetable" and instead use the more accurate phrase, "suggested departure times." I ride the...
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Competition is natural for childrenJun 04, 2008 11:00 pm - In regard to the Saturday front page article on "Playground Politics," let's drink the Kool-Aid, pass out the participation trophies, put on our robes and jump aboard th...
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How could Clinton fans vote McCain?Jun 04, 2008 11:00 pm - It seems so basic a concept that the ideology of the Democratic and Republican parties are diametrically opposed in about 25 percent of their basic, core tenants that ev...
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Finally, graduation from school lunchJun 04, 2008 11:00 pm - My daughter's last day of high school was Monday and graduation is Sunday. Yes, this is exciting news but I am just giddy over something else! After 15 years (she has a...