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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 2006
Page
4
The Southern Illinoisan outlines letters policy, contact details, and newsroom staff. It lists submission rules for Voice of the Reader letters, including required signatures and phone verification, plus contact info for news tips, subscriber services, and advertising.
Part time UW Madison instructor Kevin Barrett is portrayed amid strained plot twists about government plots and terrorist acts. The piece critiques conspiracy fever while noting Barrett’s controversial stance and media attention surrounding his views.
Wisconsin politicians demand Barrett be dismissed for asserting U S government involvement in Sept 11 ahead of teaching Islam in a college course. U S Rep Mark Green condemns the spread of lies, while university officials defend academic freedom and call for open inquiry. Barrett will be paid about 8000 for fall term.
A reader laments Illinois dependence on property taxes to fund education and urges gubernatorial candidates to propose bold school funding reform. The letter cites leaders like Paul Simon, Jim Edgar, and Glenn Poshard and argues for keeping long-term funding options on the table to spur downstate economic development and homeownership.
A reader thanks the planning commission for a grant delivered by Mr Costello and praises Mr Kirkikis and staff for their knowledge and willingness to help. The writer, a former mayor, expresses confidence taxpayers benefit from wise spending and ongoing support locally.
A reader laments reduced traffic enforcement and flagrant speed disregard. The letter argues speed limit signs are pointless with fewer police patrols and tickets, urging the state to remove signs. The piece cites columnists and dates from Jim Muir alongside broader newspaper names and contributors.
To the Editor a letter by Mr and Mrs John R Kreuter of Vienna commends Jim Muir's Thursday column and declares tiredness of political correctness, expressing shared faith and support for the press.
TRUDY RUBIN argues the Bush administration’s vision of a transformed Middle East misreads realities in Lebanon and Iraq. She warns that democracy alone won’t stabilize the region, as Islamists gain ground and the White House pursues an unrealistic, transformation-focused strategy.
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