Cook County Opinion
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It's time for a flat and simple taxApr 15, 2008 11:00 pm - Just in time for April 15, here is my tax reform plan. I call it the flat and simple tax. It would be an optional alternative plan. You can continue to file the current ...
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Fireplace smoke infringes on others<Apr 15, 2008 11:00 pm - Vicky Hilden of Arlington Heights writes and says she believes burning wood in her fireplace is her right as part of her pursuit of liberty. I was a child when I first ...
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Quotes should have exposed HadleyApr 15, 2008 11:00 pm - I find it quite offensive that you (or the AP, since that's where you got this article) chose to manipulate Stephen Hadley's quotes such that you didn't make clear that ...
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State budget impasse must be resolvedApr 15, 2008 11:00 pm - Recently I joined with my colleagues in the state Senate to pass a plan for ending the bitter budget debate that has plagued Springfield for the better part of a year no...
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Fireplaces are part of enjoying homeApr 14, 2008 11:00 pm - After reading recent letters responding to Mr. Dubinski's call for banning wood burning fireplaces, maybe he can contribute to those neighbors he deems are polluting his...
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Schools invite gay advocates, not GodApr 14, 2008 11:00 pm - Doesn't anyone see the irony of our state legislators kicking God out of classes, (although, lacking moral courage, they call it a moment of silence) while welcoming wit...
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Voters should have their say on warApr 14, 2008 11:00 pm - As a voter in Bloomingdale Township I was disappointed that once again my fellow citizens and I will not have the opportunity to consider the question of withdrawal of t...
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Shame on Bush for approving tortureApr 14, 2008 11:00 pm - Well, it seems our President Bush, who professes to be a man of great Christian faith, has now vetoed the bill to prevent water boarding and other forms of torture from ...
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NIU tragedy leaves scar on our soulApr 14, 2008 11:00 pm - My husband Tom and I are both NIU grads. It's where we met. The scenes that we watched on TV are of places we have walked many times. In addition, the school where I tea...
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Animal shelter gets government fundsApr 14, 2008 11:00 pm - Animal shelter gets government funds In a recent article about the need for homes for barn cats at Anderson Animal Shelter, it was mentioned that Anderson receives no go...