DuPage County Opinion
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Schaumburg Twp. has gone dark blueFeb 24, 2008 10:00 pm - To the editor: A dramatic change in the political complexion of Schaumburg Township -- from red to blue -- happened in the Feb. 5 primary election. Just two years ago, t...
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Super-delegates play a vital roleFeb 24, 2008 10:00 pm - Super-delegates should follow their own conscience in deciding whom to vote for. After all, what is the point of having them if they are merely to rubber-stamp the elect...
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Concealed carry won't bring peaceFeb 23, 2008 10:00 pm - Once again, tragedy strikes and the NRA pops out of the woodwork -- Give every impulsive, low self-esteemed, road raging hot shot a pistol and we'll have peace on earth....
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A prayer to end the free will to killFeb 23, 2008 10:00 pm - Many services are being held and prayers said on behalf of the victims and the survivors of the Northern Illinois University, Virginia Tech and Lane Bryant massacres. Ou...
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English not required for legality hereFeb 23, 2008 10:00 pm - For the record, speaking English and illegal immigration are two separate issues. One does not need to know English to become a legal resident of the United States. In a...
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A useful response to NIU tragedyFeb 23, 2008 10:00 pm - A useful response to NIU tragedy Last spring, I wrote a letter in response to the tragic killing of students at Virginia Tech. I am saddened by the need to re-send my me...
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Millions who are not ashamed of AmericaFeb 22, 2008 10:00 pm - In reply to Angela DiMaso's letter (Feb. 9) that she is ashamed to say that she comes from America when she travels, she is probably unaware that millions are waiting ye...
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American citizens getting squeezedFeb 22, 2008 10:00 pm - In regards to Ruben Navarrette's article(Feb. 6), "No entitlement to a bailout from a bad gamble on mortgages," how predictable it is that Ruben would get behind the pr...
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Soapbox: Good start at Lisle Park DistrictFeb 22, 2008 10:00 pm - It's much too early to know if Lisle residents are willing to support a tax increase to build a 75,000-square-foot recreation center along Short Street to address a perc...
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Imperative to hold the line on spendingFeb 22, 2008 10:00 pm - It is impossible to ignore the economic slowdown. At the national level, the candidates for president, leading economists and the media have all joined together in agree...