Letters to the Editor
-
We've got a lot of Blue Ribbon schoolsSep 28, 2008 11:00 pm - Regarding Sondra Stanley's Fencepost letter of Sept. 22 as to why there was not enough coverage regarding St. Viator's Blue Ribbon Award: Is she aware that many other ar...
-
Where spay-neuter law really belongsSep 27, 2008 11:00 pm - I think a spray-neuter ordinance or statute would be beneficial if it was applied to incumbent politicians. Such legislation could eliminate the propagation of family me...
-
AFSCME contract an election ploy?Sep 27, 2008 11:00 pm - As I understand, the Governor of Illinois, Rod Blagojevich, just gave a four-year contract, with a 15.25 percent increase, to the American Federation of State, County an...
-
Con-Con won't fix mess in SpringfieldSep 27, 2008 11:00 pm - In Fence Post (9-20-08), David Vaught indicates that a Constitutional Convention can "correct the mess" we have in Springfield. Apparently, Mr. Vaught does not realize ...
-
It's still difficult to believe in the CubsSep 27, 2008 11:00 pm - I wish I could get excited about the Cubs and their chances of getting into the World Series and actually winning it, but I can't. I was 11 years old the last time they...
-
Tryon will help fix legislatureSep 27, 2008 11:00 pm - The House Republicans have an Agenda for Action designed to fix Illinois' failing infrastructure, moral bankruptcy in "pay-to-play" politics, failed education funding an...
-
The critical need for us to drill for oilSep 27, 2008 11:00 pm - We must drill for oil. And now. McCain says yes. Obama says no. The argument that it cannot solve our problem for up to 10 years merely says we should have proceeded to ...
-
The GOP has placed 'for sale' sign on usSep 27, 2008 11:00 pm - I would suggest to not be confused by the candidate's words since actions speak louder than words. It is all about the agenda since these candidates will listen much mo...
-
Meeks giving city students a voiceSep 27, 2008 11:00 pm - I was originally against Rev. Meeks' bus trip with 3,000 people to New Trier High School to enroll them. And, I thought the idea of taking students in need of an educat...
-
No news media bias? Let's get serious!Sep 27, 2008 11:00 pm - In response to Sept. 7 self-aggrandizing and whiny Our View editorial ("The politics of blaming the media") suggesting that the Republican Party's criticism of the media...