Cook County Opinion
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How far should majority rules go?Apr 13, 2013 5:00 am - I would like to commend Barry North on his “Let the people decide” letter of April 4. I assume he will also endorse, using his “people” philosophy, no restrictions on ab...
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Keep Washington from overspendingApr 13, 2013 5:00 am - Sometimes I wonder if I am crazy or if our federal government out of control. I just heard on the news that the federal government is giving Chicago $100 million to expa...
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Eminent domain part of foreclosure solutionApr 13, 2013 5:00 am - As of March 28, the U.S. had 90,566 vacant homes in foreclosure (what the industry calls zombie homes). Florida led with 90,566, but Illinois was second with 31,688. It ...
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Responsibility missing from ruling on pillApr 13, 2013 5:00 am - An Associated Press story told about a recent decision by U.S. District Judge Edward Korman of New York. His ruling eliminates the age restriction for purchasing the so-...
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A case for abolishing political partiesApr 13, 2013 4:40 am - A case for abolishing political parties Don Buck wrote that there are two issues that are most of our financial and political problems. His solutions are excellent....
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Editorial: Time is right to start good deeds anewApr 12, 2013 9:57 am - “Are you saying you’ll flunk us if we don’t change the world?” “Well, no. But you might just scrape by with a C.” — Actors Haley Joel Osment and Kevin Spacey In the 20...
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Stop messing with Social SecurityApr 12, 2013 5:00 am - I just read your article on Social Security math in The Wall Street Journal Sunday section, and I can’t believe that no one has thought of the idea to raise the cap on S...
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Obama using financial pain to get his wayApr 12, 2013 5:00 am - We all now know that President Obama wants the sequester cuts to be as painful as possible to the public. What nerve President Obama has shutting down White House tours,...
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Look at damage Mrs. Clinton has doneApr 12, 2013 5:00 am - I was somewhat amused by Kathleen Parker’s recent column proclaiming it was now Hillary’s time. I asked myself, “Why is it Hillary’s time?” I reflected on Mrs. Clinton’s...
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Choose leaders who will limit gun useApr 12, 2013 5:00 am - I am a subscriber for the Daily Herald of many years. At one time I even sold papers as a side job for your company. I am 75 years old and wish to express my concerns fo...