Cook County Opinion
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Members of flock often disagreeMar 24, 2008 11:00 pm - The current flap over Obama's former pastor is an attempt to tar Senator Obama by association. Obama has strongly repudiated the contentious remarks made by Pastor Wrigh...
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Why the double standard on clergy?Mar 24, 2008 11:00 pm - The Rev. Jeremiah Wright has been soundly criticized by those taking out of context quotes from sermons throughout his career. Barack Obama has been forced to denounce h...
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Earmark process must be reformedMar 24, 2008 11:00 pm - The House of Representatives passed an ethics bill that created an independent office to field complaints and investigate the conduct of members of Congress. I voted for...
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222 Locust stands in the way of progressMar 24, 2008 11:00 pm - I recently read yet another crime report about the subsidized housing building most Elginites know as "222 Locust." This time it was a drug bust in which the police arre...
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Why didn't Obama leave the church?Mar 24, 2008 11:00 pm - Up until very recently, I had decided that either Clinton or Obama would get my vote in November. But, as a white man and a Jew, I have begun to rethink that decision. P...
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Like many groups, Friends hypocriticalMar 24, 2008 11:00 pm - The Daily Herald must place a lot of importance on the "Eyes Wide Open" exhibit that is sponsored by the American Friends Service Committee at Elgin Community College si...
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EHS basketball story reached way too farMar 24, 2008 11:00 pm - As an alumnus and former athlete at Elgin High School, I am so proud of the accomplishments of this year's basketball team. I am, though, hopeful that no one will keep t...
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Wheeling should join secession bidMar 24, 2008 11:00 pm - Before being forced out of Wheeling by Cook County's infamous and ever increasing list of despotism, nepotism, corruption, ineptitude, outrageous spending, we are beseec...
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Herald failed to report church flapMar 24, 2008 11:00 pm - Since Eliot Spitzer resigned in disgrace, the No. 1 news story being dealt with on talk radio and cable news was the hateful anti-American statements made by the ministe...
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Illegal immigrants savvy, not victimsMar 24, 2008 11:00 pm - I'm tired of people treating illegal immigrants like helpless victims needing to be defended. I do not see them as helpless or needing of rescue. They are gutsy people w...