Cook County Opinion
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Saturday soapbox: We want more flashing crosswalksMay 02, 2008 11:00 pm - The crosswalk going from the Metropolis parking lot to the other side of Dunton Avenue in downtown Arlington Heights lights up with flashing yellow lights when the pedes...
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Media are being unfair to ObamaMay 01, 2008 11:00 pm - Having observed our nation's press coverage of the presidential race thus far it has become apparent that Barack Obama is somehow responsible for everything that everybo...
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A lapel pin is not true patriotismMay 01, 2008 11:00 pm - The Democratic primary "debate" last month was a journalistic travesty of the first order. But one of the most disappointing questions was raised by a citizen from Penns...
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Consider natural family planningMay 01, 2008 11:00 pm - Your informative article on birth control for women over 40 described options that are invasive. Have you researched the natural, non-invasive, free, and effective meth...
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We have to realize we're in a warMay 01, 2008 11:00 pm - This is an open letter to Rich Jacobson of Palatine. His letter appeared April 12. Mr. Jacobson, we're in a war! After reading your letter, I am concerned about where yo...
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Wright, Obama and dissolving hateMay 01, 2008 11:00 pm - It's about time Barack Obama showed his stripes, denouncing Rev. Wright's garbage once and for all. Fame does strange things to people. Some can thrive on it; others exp...
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Stroger to suburbs: Drop deadMay 01, 2008 11:00 pm - Just when we think Cook County Board President Todd Stroger can't get any more obtuse, he outdoes himself. We're referring to his comments Wednesday virtually daring the...
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Don't scapegoat Big Oil for pricesMay 01, 2008 11:00 pm - The implication by Sen. Durbin and other congressmen that the oil companies are gouging the public makes an easy target in this era of high fuel prices. There are in fa...
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Why didn't Goslin attend town hall?May 01, 2008 11:00 pm - I would like to know why Cook County Commissioner Gregg Goslin, who represents Palatine, was not at the town hall meeting held Wednesday at Harper College. It was bad e...
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Face facts: Era of cheap oil is overMay 01, 2008 11:00 pm - Mr. Miller correctly points out (Fence Post, Tuesday) that greed is an important factor driving oil prices up. However, ignorance is a more important factor. Supply and...