Cook County Opinion
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Not everyone believes in warSep 23, 2007 11:00 pm - Directed to Barb and Ron Vidock ("Surely signs do not mean what they say," Fence Post, Sept. 10): Let me guess, No. 1 -- you voted for Bush and his accomplices, and No. ...
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Unleashed dogs a scary nuisanceSep 23, 2007 11:00 pm - Unleashed dogs a scary nuisance To the editor: I really don't understand how hard it is to honor leash laws. Why do you think the law doesn't apply to you, as you allo...
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Chuck goes from obscurity to eternity in just monthsSep 23, 2007 11:00 pm - Suddenly, and without warning, the unthinkable has happened. Chuck is the new Jacob. It isn't official yet, but judging by the painful rash of current movies and TV show...
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The Shermans cannot remove GodSep 23, 2007 11:00 pm - Well, "hooray" for the Dawn Sherman era, as we in this area are very familiar with her father and his beliefs. Maybe he and daughter can take God from public places, but...
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Letter on teacher salaries off baseSep 23, 2007 11:00 pm - To the editor: This letter is to take issue with the defamatory inaccuracies perpetuated by Mr. Steve Safley's recent letter attacking the teachers of District 211. His ...
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Morris has backing of many veteransSep 23, 2007 11:00 pm - I want the candidates opposing Kirk Morris in the election to know that he has the support of veterans like myself in the 8th district. I am a veteran Marine who's serve...
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Abortion is legal, dog fights are notSep 23, 2007 11:00 pm - This is in response to the Sept. 18 letter headlined "Inconsistencies are disturbing." Why are people making the comparison of dog fighting to abortion? Dog fighting is ...
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Every hospital needs hospice unitSep 23, 2007 11:00 pm - I am compelled to write this letter because my husband recently passed away in a local hospital. I was appalled at the lack of care he received during his last days of l...
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Retiree can't bear District 301 tax billSep 22, 2007 11:00 pm - I am requesting a reduction of my school taxes via my county property taxes for the following reasons: 1. This year's school tax was $6,370. This is 70 percent of my pro...
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Change sports culture to avert violenceSep 22, 2007 11:00 pm - Today hockey will be played in professional and youth sports arenas. And thousands of youngsters and pro athletes will enjoy the competition without getting hurt. Someti...