Cook County Opinion
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Instant runoff better than term limitsNov 02, 2016 1:00 am - Term Limits seem to be the popular issue this election cycle. Being able to kick politicians out of public office after a set number of years sounds (on the surface) li...
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Elect candidates who are committed to lifeNov 02, 2016 1:00 am - Our presidential candidates recently revealed their views on late-term and partial-birth abortion. The political rhetoric and half-truths that were spewed forth only ser...
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Commend Barrington for addressing problemNov 02, 2016 1:00 am - In reading letters about funding for the Lake Zurich Road realignment and Northwest Highway's grade separation, some claims don't add up. I'm concerned that progress o...
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No respect for American institutionsNov 02, 2016 1:00 am - Joe Walsh continues to display his blatant lack of respect for our American institutions. On Oct. 26, he tweeted "If Trump Loses, I'm grabbing my musket." Apparently, he...
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Sharing experiences helps leaders get ideasNov 02, 2016 1:00 am - I read recently that Lake County Circuit Clerk Keith Brin is being criticized in the media for travel to various conferences on best governance practices and the use of ...
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Library wise use of your tax dollarsNov 02, 2016 1:00 am - I have been a resident of East Dundee for over 10 years, and a frequent user of the Dundee Library. I will be voting yes to the Fox River Valley Public Library District ...
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Read truth on AlinskyNov 02, 2016 1:00 am - Re: Donald Eggert's comments on Saul Alinsky. Saul Alinsky's "Rules for Radicals" doesn't say anything about health care or guns. As for "poverty," Alinsky's life and wo...
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Disappointed in Congress endorsementNov 02, 2016 1:00 am - I was very disappointed in your endorsement for the 8th Congressional District race.Pete DiCianni is a quality "Can Do" candidate that has the leadership and real life e...
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Township road commissioner is not neededNov 02, 2016 1:00 am - The information being presented for a "no" vote on the referendum to eliminate the position of the Wheeling Township road commissioner is misleading. Signs being poste...
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Promising everything, delivering nothingNov 02, 2016 1:00 am - I find it interesting that in virtually all the political ads for Hillary Clinton, there is no mention of any of her accomplishments. Could it be that in all those yea...