Articles filed under Opinion
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The left’s hypocrisy on Matt GaetzDec 30, 2024 4:00 am - I find the hypocrisy of the far left’s representatives appalling. The fact that a fund exists that allows congressmen to settle sexual harassment and other claims is evid...
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Outdated rules hurt would-be candidatesDec 30, 2024 4:00 am - The Illinois State Board of Elections and the Cook County Election Board must modernize the candidate application process to reflect the realities of the 21st century. Wh...
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Hatred is unwarranted and unpatrioticDec 30, 2024 4:00 am - In response to the letter from Conrad Bertz in the Dec. 26 edition. I feel so sad for you. You seem to be full of hate and anger. You used the word hate at least five tim...
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Terminally ill deserve an optionDec 30, 2024 4:00 am - I just read the letter from Kevin Banet in Pingree Grove opposing the proposed end-of-life legislation and would like to offer another perspective. My 13-year-old dog and...
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Electoral College helps ensure fairnessDec 30, 2024 4:00 am - It seems that many people need to study history and numbers more. The Electoral College was a compromise between people who wanted the president and vice president electe...
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The reality won’t be prettyDec 30, 2024 4:00 am - The gullible and the greedy who believed Trump would enrich their lives will soon be suffering like everyone else who isn’t a billionaire after the convicted felon takes ...
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Multiple points of view are appreciatedDec 30, 2024 4:00 am - I had to laugh at the letter from Thomas Gavin in the Dec. 21 Daily Herald accusing the paper of a liberal bias. Weekly editorial columnist Bryon York is a rabid Trump fa...
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Start efficiency drive with Space ForceDec 30, 2024 4:00 am - The soon to be created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) will be tasked to find areas of the U.S. government deemed inefficient or wasteful. They can start with ...
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Distortions made false moral equivalenceDec 30, 2024 4:00 am - There was a recent article picked up by the Daily Herald written by The Associated Press entitled “A baby froze to death overnight in Gaza.” While this is tragic, the art...
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Attitude, not taxes, the villainDec 30, 2024 4:00 am - Property taxes are the first target when economy is mentioned. They’re seen as a faceless demand for excessive cash, a money grab, simply a bill for waste. But consider: ...