Cook County Opinion
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What really corrupts politicians is powerDec 18, 2013 3:40 am - What really corrupts politicians is power The Dec. 1 front page article on trust had many good points. However, I believe it skipped over the most important. We, i...
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Remember the true origin of ChristmasDec 17, 2013 4:00 am - This is in response to a Dec. 8 letter, “No Christmas, only ‘Holiday.’” Seriously! Yes, Steve, there is Christmas. Our country was founded on religious freedom; therefor...
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Why are judges’ pensions exempt from reform?Dec 17, 2013 4:00 am - I am a retired state highway worker. I would like to bring something to your attention that is really bothering most of us retirees. Why did, Pat Quinn, Mike Madigan and...
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Tea Party position on unemployment half-bakedDec 17, 2013 4:00 am - Sen. Rand Paul, a Tea Party Favorite, said he supports 26 weeks of unemployment insurance but not more because extending the benefits would be an injustice to the longti...
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Join pope in being nonjudgmentalDec 17, 2013 3:00 am - Join pope in being nonjudgmental So Bishop Paprocki has exorcised the devil — maybe now, without the devil around, he can join Pope Francis in not judging how peopl...
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Moylan vote ‘on the right side of history’Dec 16, 2013 4:00 am - I am writing as a constituent of the 55th District. I would like to express my sincere thanks to Rep. Marty Moylan for casting his vote in favor of marriage equality dur...
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Fundamental changes going too farDec 16, 2013 4:00 am - “We are fundamentally going to change America.” Supporters cheered when they heard President-elect Obama say those words. Little did a lot of people know what he meant b...
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Northwest Festival Orchestra deserving of more supportDec 16, 2013 4:00 am - I appreciated your recent photo and article about the Northwest Festival Orchestra, but I am disappointed that this fine orchestra is not better supported by corporate s...
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Village should not be funding concertsDec 16, 2013 4:00 am - Elk Grove Village pension accounts have not been adequately funded in more than a decade, prompting the introduction of a new electrical usage tax. Property assessments ...
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Start times not ideal for teenage studentsDec 16, 2013 4:00 am - I am a senior at Conant High School. I am responding to the Daily Herald editorial, “Collaboration key in school schedule changes.” The article brings to the attention o...