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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 2011
Page
4
Gary Metro argues the Libya mission risks mission creep after a limited initial strike, notes high Tomahawk costs, cites political rhetoric, and urges clear exit timing while questioning U.S. involvement and leadership. He frames the conflict as potentially misaligned with national interests and domestic priorities.
We invite readers to submit thoughts about our editorials in the Comments field at www.thesouthern.com/opinions. Those wishing to see comments in print should email Gary at gary.metro thesouthern.com with name address and telephone number.
MONA CHAREN argues Planned Parenthood relies on a multimillion-dollar ad image while facing Republican funding cuts. The piece cites Live Action stings in Perth Amboy and Behar exchanges with Cecile Richards, noting clinics lack mammograms and stressing political funding shifts.
A reader from Mount Vernon urges support for Steven Haynes, former Murphysboro Kroger manager, praising his helpfulness and welcoming demeanor and stating her vote would go to him if she lived in Carbondale.
A reader denounces an outspoken woman posting slander about Mayor Butler who has served the community for 50 years. The letter defends the mayor, condemns religiously framed insults, and argues for his continued leadership.
The Southern Illinoisan outlines letter to the editor rules: 250 words max, signed with author name and hometown, and a phone number for verification. It lists submission methods by mail or email and provides editorial contacts and phone numbers for reporting news and poetry requests.
A list of officials with phone numbers for U S Senator Mark Kirk Dick Durbin and others. It includes district and Washington lines and web addresses for Kirk Durbin Shimkus Forby and Reitz. The contact details appear in a compact government-facing ledger style.
The Southern Illinoisan invites readers to vote online or by mail for the Golden Pen Award honoring the best March letter. Finalists include John Grammer Carbondale Arvid Noreen Herrin and Gary K Shepherd Carbondale. Votes due by April 12. winner receives inscribed pen and editor’s column recognition.
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