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Forum: Immigrants must adapt
In regards to the May 5 column by St. Xavier University professor Reza Varjavand, I commend him for his comments on the customs of Muslim women. He should send a copy of his column to all the mosques in the Southland. I am a firm …
Forum: Chief cites value of preschool
As a police chief, I know that one of the most powerful weapons in the arsenal we have for fighting crime is making sure that children don’t get into trouble in the first place. I’m part of a growing consensus among law enforcement leaders that …
Forum: Crestwood water lawsuits
After reading about the 100 or so lawsuits filed against Crestwood regarding its use over many years of a polluted well for drinking water, I hope the people who live there realize that they’re suing themselves. If they win their lawsuits, who will eventually pay …
Forum: Replace historic scoreboard
Whether Cubs owner Tom Ricketts likes it or not, he is saddled with a legal contract with the rooftop owners. I know what I’m about to propose will make the Wrigley Field faithful cringe, but do we really need that antique scoreboard in center field? …
Forum: ‘Puppy lemon law’ a joke
The Illinois Senate has passed a “puppy lemon law,” are they serious? You can return your sick puppy to the pet shop for a full refund. Then what happens to that puppy? Come on, people, pass a law against selling these pets in stores. All …
Forum: Madigan the one constant
Governors and state legislators come and go, but House Speaker Michael Madigan is a permanent fixture, and one mostly responsible for the state’s fiscal mess. State and Cook County workers canvass the neighborhoods year after year getting out the vote for Madigan, even though he …
Forum: Thanking our moms
On this Mother’s Day, our family will honor my mother who turns 95 today. It is hard to fathom being that old! It seems difficult for my mother as she battles dementia and the decreasing ability to understand and remember. So I have been remembering …
Forum: Stay out of Syria
I think that our government should stay out of Syria. Helping rebels would just be helping America’s worst enemy, al-Qaida, which has been linked to some Free Syrian Army groups. Our government and military has had enough to deal with for years in Iraq and …
Forum: Help stop fracking bill
The Fracking Regulatory Act, House Bill 2615, which allows the oil and gas industry to engage in hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, in Illinois with very weak regulations, could be passed soon by the Illinois General Assembly. This law will not protect us, our environment or …
Forum: Nurses are health care’s heroes
National Nurses Week (May 6-12) is celebrated annually, giving us an opportunity to recognize nurses and nurse educators who have touched our lives and inspired us in pursuing such an honorable profession. This year’s theme, “Delivering Quality and Innovation in Patient Care,” established by the …
Forum: No fan of Madigan plan
I find it unconscionable that a person who considers himself a shrewd politician has been as inept as House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) has been for decades regarding Illinois’ public pension systems. Now, Madigan has come up with a reform plan to save all and …
Forum: Invest in educating prisoners
John Cappas, the former Southland drug kingpin, recently spoke to a group of students at Governors State University. His presentation dealt with his personal story and reducing recidivism through offering educational opportunities to prisoners. One individual complained of the unfairness of prisoners receiving a free …
Forum: Blessing murderers?
I wonder how many people caught President Barack Obama’s chilling words to Planned Parenthood when he exclaimed “God Bless you, Planned Parenthood,” while on a visit there April 25 in Washington, D.C. He is the first president to publicly praise this organization, which is the …
Forum: Reeder uninformed on tax
When columnist Scott Reeder contends that a graduated income tax would be a bad thing for working-class citizens, those citizens should educate themselves on the topic. A mountain of credible research and data refutes nearly every one of his points that Illinois transitioning from a …
Forum: A ridiculous idea
Once again, Chicago aldermen are coming up with a new ordinance that is useless and will never be enforced. This time, Ald. George Cardenas (12th) wants to explore raising the smoking age from 18 to 21. I find it ironic that you would need to …
