Cook County Opinion
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Reid owes Justice Thomas an apologyJul 22, 2014 5:01 am - Sen. Harry Reid does not appear to be very bright; however, there may be a legitimate reason for his mendacious claims. In addressing the Supreme Court's decision in the...
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Editors shouldn't decide who's right, wrongJul 22, 2014 5:01 am - The July 1 letter from Jeff Slepak was very interesting. His statement at the end in which he urges everyone to use logical arguments, verifiable facts and state opinion...
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Baffling high court ruling on benefitsJul 22, 2014 12:01 am - Baffling high court ruling on benefits How could six of seven Illinois Supreme Court justices rule that state retiree health benefits are protected when the constit...
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Our safety must come before compassionJul 21, 2014 11:00 pm - Mr. Junge, your July 11 letter concerning immigration is compassionate, but perhaps a little misguided. You have fallen for the political propaganda - hook, line and sin...
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End the bull running and other inhumanities, tooJul 21, 2014 11:00 pm - It's unfortunate that a Chicago native was injured while running with bulls in Spain, but the event is atrociously inhumane to the bulls. They are tormented, abused and ...
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Vote for candidates who oppose gambling expansionJul 21, 2014 11:00 pm - After the November elections, there will be a postelection session of the General Assembly when members, feeling either safer or having nothing to lose, create the most ...
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Reporter distorted facts about rulingJul 21, 2014 5:01 am - It is always disappointing when the political editor, the guy we are depending on to give us nonpartisan political info, practices partisan politics, which is what polit...
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There's a legal way to immigrateJul 21, 2014 5:01 am - In response to the letter of July 11 from Mike Junge: Mike, I did as you suggested and had a reality check regarding immigration reform. How true, I would not be here if...
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Climate change evidence overwhelmingJul 21, 2014 5:01 am - In response to Mr. Babush's letter (June 21), he seems to be taking Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth to task for her support in reducing carbon emissions. I do not understa...
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Prove climate change through scientific methodJul 21, 2014 5:01 am - Just 15,000 years ago the planet warmed 10 degrees. Human actions were not the problem then or now. Volcanic eruptions especially, the ring of fire along the Pacific Rim...