Cook County Opinion
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Student's thoughts on listening to music in schoolMay 08, 2013 11:00 pm - Should students be able to listen to music during school? Some people may find that listening to music distracts them from concentrating but for some people it helps th...
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A new view of war materialsMay 08, 2013 5:00 am - After the bombing in Boston on April 15, there should be a call to ban Fagor pressure cookers and Tenergy Batteries. Afterall no one needs such weapons of war. Steve Za...
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Supply and demand sets athletes’ payMay 08, 2013 5:00 am - The Daily Herald printed a letter from Tulsi Patel on April 27 protesting the large salaries paid to professional athletes for plying their trade. Patel’s letter implies...
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Racial politics seen in both right, leftMay 08, 2013 5:00 am - The American people can be divided into six groups. Group one likes President Obama just because of the color of his skin. Group two voted for Obama, but complains he is...
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Funds restored in time for spring breakMay 08, 2013 4:40 am - Funds restored in time for spring break Well, the Congress has shamed itself although I am sure that they will deny it. The Senate failed to act on background check...
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Won’t help Bush rehab his recordMay 08, 2013 4:40 am - Won’t help Bush rehab his record We don’t need a fancy library to illustrate what Bush gave us as president: 9/11 terrorist attack in NYC, unnecessary war in Iraq, ...
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Editorial: Expedite federal help for flood victimsMay 07, 2013 9:28 am - The floodwaters are receding and what’s left behind in some communities across the region isn’t pretty. Muck, thousands of used sandbags, soggy carpeting, wet drywall, d...
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Three examples of state’s incompetenceMay 07, 2013 4:40 am - Three examples of state’s incompetence The April 24 newspaper contained three articles concerning our state government that illustrate the stunning incompetence of ...
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Next generation will fund the giveawaysMay 06, 2013 9:18 am - I cannot understand the people of this state and the country being duped by the con artist politicians. They make you believe that they have your best interest at heart ...
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Reasonable steps can cut risk of harmMay 06, 2013 5:00 am - I write in response to Donald Froelich’s April 24 letter. Let me explain how we Democrats are trying to change the law to safeguard all citizens. 1. Nobody is going to b...