Cook County Opinion
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Treat others with respect, Tea PartyNov 09, 2013 4:00 am - I read Sara Schmidt’s Oct. 28 letter with interest. Having negative thoughts myself regarding the Tea Party, her advice about getting to know a Tea Partyer is a good one...
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A proposal for sleep lovers everywhereNov 09, 2013 4:00 am - I thoroughly enjoyed the extra hour of sleep last Sunday. I propose we move our clocks back an hour every week. Bill Dearhammer Arlington Heights ...
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Quest for pruners revealed sad realityNov 09, 2013 4:00 am - After many years of service my pruning shears wore out. The tool was heavy, comfortable to use, made of metal and made in the United States. Needless to say, to complet...
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Give vets a real break on Veterans DayNov 09, 2013 4:00 am - Let me start by saying that I am a veteran. Every year Veterans Day comes, and I see so many people are off work and school. I and most of my veteran friends work on thi...
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Satan happy over same-sex marriageNov 09, 2013 3:40 am - Satan happy over same-sex marriage Some years ago I wrote to the Fence Post and expressed my views — marriage is for a man and a woman — I still firmly believe this...
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Don’t forget good in health care lawNov 09, 2013 3:40 am - Don’t forget good in health care law Amid all the government shutdown drama and problems with the health care enrollment website, one thing that hasn’t gotten a lot...
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Campaign funds not for paying attorneysNov 08, 2013 4:00 am - Why is it illegal for Jesse Jackson Jr. to use campaign contributions for uses other than campaigning but not illegal for Rod Blagojevich to use his campaign contributio...
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Be like California? Not a good goal.Nov 08, 2013 4:00 am - Froma Harrop’s laugh out loud column on Nov. 3 suggests that the country would be better off if we were more like California where they have Democratic supermajorities i...
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Plaque of honor for Metra board member?Nov 08, 2013 4:00 am - Arlene Mulder is still on the Metra board despite the severance scandal surrounding CEO Alex Clifford. The suburban commissioners of Cook County, that appointed her to t...
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Once an Eagle Scout, always an Eagle ScoutNov 08, 2013 4:00 am - In your world summary section you had an article recently that said former Defense Secretary Robert Gates is becoming the CEO of the Boy Scouts. The article stated he is...