Letters policy and contact details for The Southern Illinoisan
The Southern Illinoisan editor and staff invite letters to the Voice of the Reader under 250 words. Letters must be signed with name and hometown and include a verifiable telephone number. poetry, mass submissions, or libelous content are not published. Submissions may be emailed or mailed from Carbondale and nearby areas.
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Readers voice on euphemisms and troops policy
Letters to the editor raise concerns about the term gay as a euphemism for homosexual and criticize Defense Secretary Rumsfeld over National Guard health benefits. Other readers discuss land use near Shawnee National Forest, road closures, and a defense of unstructured play for children over organized sports.
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Illinois moves on shooting range plans and regional issues
Franklin board and state Rep Dan Reitz push to pursue a shooting range on former coal land in Randolph County with potential economic boost. Talks with Amateur Trapshooters Association continue. Other notes cover charity walk diplomacy between Carbondale and Marion mayors, Herrin Elks Club raid on gaming machines, Blagojevich truck speed veto, Nordenia USA hiring, Frankfort school board appointment, Rend Lake Conservancy District finances, and Murphysboro audit findings on bank reconciliation.
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Democrats see Bush tax cuts as potential vulnerability
Washington Post columnist David Broder notes Republicans have long framed taxes as the Democrats' weakness. Poll insights from Stan Greenberg suggest voters oppose high taxes on the wealthy and corporations, while backing closing offshore loopholes and broader Social Security taxation. Democratic centrists push tax reform, arguing for progressive taxation and ending corporate subsidies, yet risk being seen as wanting to raise taxes.
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