Lake County Opinion
-
Walsh is right to fight health planMar 31, 2012 5:00 am - In regards to the article “Walsh making ‘Obamacare’ centerpiece of re-election bid,” I have to say I strongly support Walsh’s stand. Congressman Joe Walsh wrote on his w...
-
Don’t impose English on Puerto RicansMar 31, 2012 5:00 am - Have Republicans have lost faith in the proposition that free markets provide the ultimate gauge of useful behavior? How else can we interpret the current bandwagon buil...
-
Gerson has no place to criticize ObamaMar 31, 2012 5:00 am - History suggests that it is too much to expect introspection or accountability for such a neocon satrap as Michael Gerson, who in his most celebrated incarnation was an ...
-
Don’t confuse abortion, contraceptionMar 31, 2012 5:00 am - It is unfortunate that the critical distinction between abortion and contraception is being muddied in our political discourse. Many who strongly oppose unrestricted abo...
-
Shame on Cook for treatment of vetsMar 31, 2012 5:00 am - Thank you to the members of the Illinois Senate who saw through the Cook County Board’s shameless attempt to deny service to the veterans of Cook County. It is difficult...
-
DiMucci decision will not be rushedMar 31, 2012 5:00 am - In recent weeks, a number of residents across southwest Lake County have expressed concern over the proposed development of the DiMucci family property, located at the c...
-
Discussing gay relationships is healthyMar 31, 2012 5:00 am - I am writing in response to James Finnegan’s letter regarding gay marriage. I am paraphrasing him when he states that children should not hear about gay marriage or homo...
-
We’re ignoring our great privilegeMar 31, 2012 5:00 am - We are one of a few countries with the supreme privilege of voting for the candidate of our choice for government offices. Why then is it necessary to make it so easy fo...
-
How do people miss Obama’s failures?Mar 31, 2012 5:00 am - The fact that Obama’s re-election is even being considered is sad testimony to how successful the left’s dumbing down of America has been. If Obama worshippers would pu...
-
U.S. mission in Afghanistan changedMar 31, 2012 5:00 am - Does anyone remember why we went to war in Afghanistan? Not many in Washington, apparently. The mission was very clear at the time. It was to hunt down and bring to just...