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• Commented on Today In "Why We Can't Have Nice Things"
  I disagree. Take down the barriers. Let people wade. Downtown is too sanitized and whitewashed, people in the fountain would do it good....
• Commented on Lifeguard Cutbacks, Higher Fees at Chicagoland Beaches
  Most beaches that I've ever visited operate without lifeguards. You swim at your own risk, and if you drown it's your own fault. We don't need the lifeguards. We don't need to be protected every moment of every day. Let's...
• Commented on Chicago's Olympic Bid Displaced?
  Well, I live in University of Chicago owned housing directly across the street from the DuSable Museum, which is, of course, right beside the proposed stadium location. I got a preliminary heads up yesterday that we're being evicted so that...
• Commented on Voting Glitch In Pilsen?
  My wife had the same thing happen at Precinct 52 in Hyde Park. Federal races only. Judges allowed her to get a new ballot card, or whatever you call them, with the full ballot provided she promised to skip all...
• Commented on City To Try Gun Buyback Again This Weekend
  I think there's money to be made here. I've been to a lot of pawn shops in southern states that sell Saturday night specials and little .22 revolvers for as low as $20.00. So: 1) get a friend or relative...