Cook County Opinion
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Sometimes, news and rumors of news carry equal pressureOct 24, 2007 11:00 pm - In the end, readers will judge for themselves both the truth of what authorities say and the merits of what they don't. In an ideal world, rumors would never figure into...
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Get tougher on dog owners, not breedsOct 24, 2007 11:00 pm - Amy Mack's column Oct. 19 today hit the nail on the head when she addressed the issue of inadequate animal control laws. My wife and I owned and trained Rottweilers for...
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Can't Democrats do better than this?Oct 24, 2007 11:00 pm - Barack Hussein Obama is a youngster in a grown-up world; he has no experience that entitles him to be the president of the United States. His gaffes on foreign and socia...
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Limbaugh finally held accountableOct 24, 2007 11:00 pm - Rush Limbaugh has finally been held accountable for a statement made on his talk show; namely, that the military who have been critical of the handling of the war in Ira...
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Adoption is not always a great ideaOct 24, 2007 11:00 pm - In the abortion debate, respect for quality of life and others individuals' points of view apparently are being ignored. As it stands, abortion is legal, as well it shou...
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Governor correct on required silenceOct 24, 2007 11:00 pm - Thank you for your Oct. 12 editorial, "'Silence' law is simply unnecessary." This editorial contained the truth that Gov. Blagojevich recognized, but which the legislatu...
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Tracks should have casino gamblingOct 24, 2007 11:00 pm - The recent impasse between the executive and legislative branches of state government offers a good opportunity to revisit the issue of horse racing in Illinois and the ...
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No free rides to citizenshipOct 24, 2007 11:00 pm - Interesting column from Cynthia Tucker ("Efforts to reform immigration are at square one," Oct. 15) . What path does she propose for these illegal immigrants and where/...
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Roskam's right on child health careOct 23, 2007 11:00 pm - I certainly understand the appeal of a program to provide health care to low-income children. My kids rely on me for their health care needs. Unfortunately, what the fla...
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Coulter symbolizes what is wrongOct 23, 2007 11:00 pm - Conservative darling Ann Coulter is the epitome of what is wrong with George Bush's America. Her words, like the president's actions, make a mockery of the phrase "carin...