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Book banning and burning has a long troubled history. In 1526, Tyndale’s English translation of the New Testament was burned on orders from a Catholic bishop. In 1624, Martin Luther’s German translation of the Bible was burned by order of the pope. In 1859, Darwin’s “Origin of Species” was banned at Trinity College. In 1925, Tennessee banned books that taught evolution. And finally, let’s not forget the thousands of books burned by the Nazis in 1933. So good luck to all you religious conservatives who support the clearly failed notion of trying to destroy books.
Wes, Orland Park
Tom and Bill, I’m glad you like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for his vaccine denialism. Anyone with half a brain knows that vaccines work, its called science. We all have had numerous vaccines through our life, and to get into school. My parents, were so afraid of polio we got both of the vaccines when they were available. I also had dozens of vaccines while in the Army, still alive and kicking. The sad part about him is that even his siblings have written op-eds about his views. His father is spinning in his grave.
Paul, Tinley Park
I agree with RC from Tinley Park. Thankfully, we can all now celebrate Cinco de Mayo, Hanukkah, Christmas Easter, and Kwanzaa in our public schools. We are making progress.
Jan, Tinley Park
I find it curious that some politicians want to legislate ethics rules for the Supreme Court justices. Now, all of a sudden, it is a big deal and they are outraged. Come on, now. It’s nothing new. We see closer to home in Chicago how the game works. Everyone has their hand out, giving and receiving favors, donations, gifts and perks. In our country we’ve had 116 Supreme Court justices over the years. Clarence Thomas can’t be the only one on the take. The late justice Ginsburg, beloved by many, sat for 27 years. I’m sure that in all those years, she made out like a bandit.
Joan, Oak Forest
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A federal judge blocked Illinois’ assault weapons ban. He questioned whether the senseless crimes of a relatively few can be so despicable so as to infringe on the constitutional rights of law abiding citizens in hopes such crimes will abate. He said “likely not.” Well I guess the body count isn’t high enough yet for his liking.
Mike, Tinley Park