Cook County Opinion
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We have duty to be brother's keeperMay 27, 2008 11:00 pm - Certainly, Elaine Kalcsics (May 17) is entitled to her opinion. It is, however, her view of Catholicism that has made child abuse by priests possible, i.e., by believin...
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Paying for airline amenities a la carteMay 27, 2008 11:00 pm - I don't know why everybody is so upset the airlines are charging $15 to check the first bag. After all, why should that guy on every flight who wheels a steamer trunk d...
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Those who paid cost of our freedomMay 27, 2008 11:00 pm - At 18 in 1980, after President Carter resumed the registration requirement in response to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, I registered as a conscientious objector. ...
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Orr logic falls short against voter IDMay 27, 2008 11:00 pm - I would expect David Orr, as an elected official, to have provided at least one example of how a poor person who used to vote now can't because they lack an ID. How can...
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'Sensible' gun laws aren't sensibleMay 27, 2008 11:00 pm - On Sunday, the Daily Herald wrote an editorial asking why can't we get gun owners to back "sensible" gun legislation. It said nine out of 10 Americans support a backgro...
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Clinton falls short as a candidateMay 27, 2008 11:00 pm - In response to Ray Weaver's comments (Saturday) regarding this country needs Hillary Clinton as president, I would like to point out she attempted to get health insuranc...
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A special tribute to military veteransMay 27, 2008 11:00 pm - What a special tribute to our military veterans living at the Lutheran Home to see enlarged photos of these men and women in their uniforms those many years ago displaye...
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District 15 needs younger leaderMay 26, 2008 11:00 pm - To the editor: Dan Lukich, age 61, has just been named the new superintendent of District 15. I offer a few comments on his appointment. First, at his age how long will ...
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Cardinal George is insensitive to flockMay 26, 2008 11:00 pm - I don't think Cardinal George makes any decisions based on the good of parishioners or parishes. It seems he's more concerned with issues of control, power and humili...
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Come join us at Arlington RelayMay 26, 2008 11:00 pm - To the editor: The American Cancer Society has been an active member of Arlington Heights for many years, offering a number of patient and family services, cancer suppor...