Cook County Opinion
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A tribute to Peace Corps volunteerDec 23, 2007 10:00 pm - I was saddened to read that another young American life was lost while serving our country overseas. Every day, it seems, an American family must go through the anguish ...
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We're destroying Santa's Toy ShopDec 23, 2007 10:00 pm - In an age where money means almost everything and status nearly that, what have we wrought on our future generations? In a time when virtual prurient political pursuits ...
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I'll go ahead and say it: 'Christmas'Dec 23, 2007 10:00 pm - Warning: If you are politically correct, please skip this column. This is a story about Christmas. I figure it's OK for me to actually write that word Christmas since it...
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Pressure grows to test for steroidsDec 23, 2007 10:00 pm - They are good athletes, but yearn to be great -- the very best -- at their high school sport. This would not only secure them a starting role on their team and the rush ...
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More response to service dogDec 23, 2007 10:00 pm - More response to service dog To the editor: I was appalled after reading how the Wheeling TGI Friday's restaurant turned away a disabled girl, her mother and her compani...
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Wheeling residents paying the priceDec 23, 2007 10:00 pm - Wheeling residents paying the price To the editor: Wheeling residents are paying the price for the arrogance, ignorance and personal agendas of their trustees and renega...
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What about people with allergies?Dec 23, 2007 10:00 pm - To the editor: In regard to the article about the golden retriever helper dog not being allowed into the Wheeling restaurant, I believe the manager did the right thing. ...
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Rooney's tactics a disappointmentDec 23, 2007 10:00 pm - To the editor: I read with interest Nadia Malik's "New accusations over airport" article in today's issue of the Daily Herald regarding Mark Mr. Rooney's pressure tactic...
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Increasing taxation is astoundingDec 23, 2007 10:00 pm - To the editor: I am astounded by the ever-increasing taxation. The rate for park district and schools never seems to go down only up-up-up. The only special aspect is th...
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Two perspectives on Henry HydeDec 23, 2007 10:00 pm - I voted for Henry Hyde several times when I lived in his Congressional district. By all accounts, he treated others well, and was respected by friends and foes alike. I ...