DuPage County Opinion
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Intelligent design isn't scientificAug 23, 2007 11:00 pm - I must object to Mr. Orme's letter claiming that "intelligent design is…science." While Mr. Orme certainly enjoys the right as an American to believe whatever he choose...
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Law puts health first in our schoolsAug 23, 2007 11:00 pm - On Aug. 14, Illinois became the second state in the nation to adopt a green cleaning policy for its schools, when the governor signed HB0895 into law. This makes our sta...
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Imagining legislators on election stumpAug 23, 2007 11:00 pm - Imagine a current Illinois lawmaker, campaigning to run again, speaking to a large gathering of his constituency: "I come to you today with a heavy and humble heart in a...
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Why do folks keep attacking Macy's?Aug 23, 2007 11:00 pm - Why do people continue to whine about Macy's? Mr. Field was from Massachusetts. He came here and built a profitable business. Marshall Field's was sold a long time ago; ...
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Welcome to the Big Top in SpringfieldAug 23, 2007 11:00 pm - The ongoing state budget fiasco reminds me of an old saying: "When you put clowns in charge; don't be surprised when a circus breaks out." Ken Spitz West Chicago ...
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Left alone, system works very wellAug 23, 2007 11:00 pm - We are all created equal. We all have the same right to occupy space on this planet. If you are fortunate enough to be born in America, these rights are expanded. For th...
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Branches always test mettle of the othersAug 23, 2007 11:00 pm - The Aug. 14 reply by David Shroder to my letter about executive privilege tries to change the subject. Congress sought access to the administration's decision-making pr...
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Doggoned good use of the park poolsAug 22, 2007 11:00 pm - In an Aug. 18 editorial, the Daily Herald asks why anyone would think that dog swims at the park district pools were a good idea. These dog swims have been scheduled dur...
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Smokers insulted yet once againAug 22, 2007 11:00 pm - Is it only me, or do other smokers find it interesting that the governor is considering signing a law that will allow dogs at restaurants after signing one that bans tho...
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Grandpas will step up, save the dayAug 22, 2007 11:00 pm - Thanks to recalls, there is a real possibility toys will be in short supply this holiday season, leaving shoppers scrambling. Not to worry, there is a group of folks wor...