Cook County Opinion
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It all adds up to misplaced prioritiesJul 19, 2015 1:00 am - I just read that Algonquin wants to build a bike path for $712,000. Did I read last year that Algonquin laid off three firemen because there was no money? Living in Elgi...
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Iran deal ends fear of climate disasterJul 18, 2015 1:00 am - Wow, this president has single-handedly solved our greatest threat to future generations and an immediate threat to our national security. Two months ago, the president...
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Tax 'scofflaws' get off too easyJul 18, 2015 1:00 am - I get real tired of seeing the ads on TV that have phone numbers to call if you are "more than $10,000 in debt to the IRS." One person owed the IRS $50,000 - paid $8,00...
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Mayor has right to express fearsJul 18, 2015 1:00 am - With all due respect for your right of "free speech," I question the reason and basis of the Daily Herald's editorial criticizing Mundelein Mayor Steve Lentz for publicl...
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Medical hopes rise with Cuba cooperationJul 17, 2015 1:00 am - Now that President Obama has taken an unprecedented step to remove the half-century isolation of Cuba, we may finally see long delayed benefits for both countries. For d...
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Religious case weak against gay marriageJul 17, 2015 1:00 am - Betty Biggerstaff's July letter typifies the misunderstanding, fanaticism, and close-mindedness of those who demonize homosexuality and gay marriage on religious grounds...
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Contradictions on urban violenceJul 17, 2015 1:00 am - If black lives matter, why are Al Sharpton and others like him not protesting the violence in Chicago? Apparently, black people killing black people is not a worthy caus...
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Ads misunderstand freedom of religionJul 16, 2015 1:00 am - I noticed a full-page ad in the Suynday, July 5, Daily Herald, and I believe it was in all Chicago papers, sponsored by the Hobby Lobby store group. The headline copy re...
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Parenting secret to race 'privilege'Jul 16, 2015 1:00 am - When President Obama was elected president I expected our country to keep growing for the better in race relations. We have come a long way and now an African American w...
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Students can find success at any collegeJul 16, 2015 1:00 am - I write this as I sit in a class called "college essay workshop." Here we just finished discussing the do's and don'ts of college essay writing. The college admissions p...