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Mayor Daley has been trying to close the arfield for a long time. He failed by conventional democratic means, and has resorted to bully-boy brute force.
Terrorism and security? What a load of BS!
Approaching Meigs over the lake from Michigan is (was?) breathtaking, watching Chicago gradually emerge in the distance until the stunning skyline appears in all its glory. This pic gives an idea, but doesn't do justice to the view. Coming in the opposite way to land Rwy 18, the view from base leg was (as Americans say) awesome.
Chicago Tribune poll results to date:
Was closing Meigs Field a good idea?
Yes: 28.4% (275 responses)
No: 71.6% (695 responses)
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