Dark day of history offers life lessons
Gary Metro reflects on Lincoln’s assassination in 1865 and Titanic’s sinking in 1912, drawing lessons about resilience and future opportunities. He recalls passenger stories, including Peter and Jennie Hansen from Racine, and notes their fate and rescue. He closes with a call for public input to The Southern Illinoian.
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Editor letter submission policy and contact details
Community newspaper outlines letter to editor guidelines limit to 250 words require signature and verified phone number though numbers are not published authors names and hometowns may be published contact details provided for verification include regional phone lines for Carbondale Murphysboro De Soto Williamson County and toll free options editorial staff contacts Gary Metro and Mark Fitton with emails and extensions.
Officials contact details for Kirk and Shimkus
U.S. Senator Mark Kirk’s office lists phone numbers 312-886-3500, 202-224-2850, and 217-492-5089 with a website kirk.senate.gov. U.S. Representative John Shimkus’s office provides numbers 618-252-8271 and 202-225-5271 and a site www.house.gov/shimktus.
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Debate over taxes and Medicare sparks political clash
The piece argues that the wealthier pay a larger share of taxes, defends Medicare for Buffett, and critiques Obamacare. It cites NTU figures showing top earners paying most income tax, critiques pre Obamacare systems as distorted by government, and endorses premium support reforms and tax credits as market-based fixes proposed by Capretta and Moffit. MONA Charen comments for Creators Syndicate.
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Voice of the Reader on valuing human life over animals
Adelated reader urges defense of unborn babies over animal protection efforts. Athel and Janet Garris Makanda appeal to viewers to prioritize human life ahead of animal rights with personal notes on love for animals and family.
Don’t mess with our health To the Editor
The writer predicts the Supreme Court will rule parts of the Obama Health Care Law unconstitutional. They claim Republicans on the court are lifetime appointees unlikely to face election. They argue independents and seniors will oppose candidates who threaten health funding.
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