Cook County Opinion
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Voters have a right to judge ObamaMay 03, 2008 11:00 pm - According to an April 8 Fence post letter, it is wrong for people to judge Barack Obama. I disagree. Judging is an appropriate and rational method for citizens to decide...
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Sarto must revamp shameful crusadeMay 03, 2008 11:00 pm - Carpentersville village President William Sarto really needs to rein in his efforts to unseat political rival Trustee Paul Humpfer. There is no question that Humpfer's c...
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McCain shouldn't call him 'friend'May 03, 2008 11:00 pm - John McCain in his speeches refers to us as "my friends." Webster defines "friend" as 1. a person whom one knows well and is fond of; 2. An ally, supporter or sympathize...
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McCain shouldn't call him 'friend'May 03, 2008 11:00 pm - John McCain in his speeches refers to us as "my friends." Webster defines "friend" as 1. a person whom one knows well and is fond of; 2. An ally, supporter or sympathize...
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Shaken faith in environmental protectionMay 03, 2008 11:00 pm - It is a terrifying moment when people find out their homes or nearby land may be contaminated. And it is at these times they turn to government for support and counsel. ...
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Don't memorialize five crash victimsMay 03, 2008 11:00 pm - It is wrong to erect a memorial for the five teenagers who were tragically killed in a car accident. I, too, have experienced the incomprehensible pain and grief of losi...
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Families reeling from endless taxesMay 02, 2008 11:00 pm - On Monday night, I took part in a telephone town hall with congressional candidate Steve Greenberg and State Sen. Matt Murphy. The topic was the endless taxes imposed o...
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Get involved in helping ObamaMay 02, 2008 11:00 pm - As a suburban mayor who wants to see our country move forward in November, I urge others to join me in staying fired up till the finish line of not only this nomination ...
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Learning to deal with cyberbullyingMay 02, 2008 11:00 pm - Thank you for giving front page coverage to Amy Boerema's excellent article on cyberbullying. Our children have the advantage of living with sophisticated electronic ...
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Saturday soapbox: Time to act on Winfield underpassMay 02, 2008 11:00 pm - Time to act on Winfield underpass Winfield trustees would do well to heed the warning of Village Manager William Barlow: Act fast on long-debated plans for a pedestrian ...