While I agree that ORD needs additional runways, don't get too preachy about the Republicans. Being a liberal democrat, aren't you concerned about the greenhouse effect caused by all those extra planes? Shouldn't the entire region bow to the wishes of a small minority of homeowners living near ORD? Why has the Mayor been sending millions of dollars of ORD revenue tax to the Gary, IN airport? Yes we need new runways, and I can't wait until ORD is expanded, however, your politics are off