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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 2007
Page
4
The notice outlines submission limits of 250 words and typewritten or email formats for Letters to the Voice of the Reader. It requires signatures and a home town, with editors retaining rights to edit. It lists contact details for submitting letters and reporting news, plus a roster of elected officials and their contact information.
The Southern Illinoisan reports a tragic week for fire crews in Southern Illinois. James Miller, a Lesser firefighter, died after a bus struck him at a fire scene on Interstate 57. The incident spurred charges against the bus driver for failing to yield to emergency vehicles and improper lane usage.
An early Wednesday arson at Rural Pope County Fire Protection District station destroyed equipment and vehicles with no injuries. A second blaze caused minor firefighter injuries at a seed company and U S Post Office in Vergennes. A Van Natta Funeral Home fire in Herrin, started during parking lot work, caused about 30000 dollars in damage. Marion's Suzy Q gift shop fire caused heavy damage. Fire safety messages urge training, proper fireworks use, kitchen vigilance, child safety with matches, electrical cord checks, and library and department resources to prevent blazes.
A Louisville letter urges immediate adoption of a government run single payer health system. It attacks insurers and pharma for profits and calls on readers to pressure Congress governors and candidates to back universal care. The writer notes voter concerns with taxes and political fundraising influence.
A reader argues the proposed new cigarette tax creates an oxymoron by erasing smoking privileges while revenue from smoking funds state programs. They question replacements for tax revenue and urge focusing on unemployment and high energy costs rather than restricting personal choice.
The SIU Saluki Way project is criticized as costly and space consuming. Mayor Cole proposes raising sales tax to fund a $20 million SIU infusion, sparking debate on priorities and ethics. Critics question benefits like a City Stadium and a remodeled arena and label the plan as reverse Robin Hood.
A reader questions how much of a billion dollar power company rebate will reach Illinois officials including Blagojevich Madigan Emil Jones and other lawmakers. The letter from Russel F. Trimble of Carbondale raises concerns about potential political gain from the program.
The Southern Illnoisan invites readers to vote on July’s best letter to the editor. Four letters were nominated by the editorial board for the Golden Pen Award. Votes are counted through Aug. 8 and the winner announced mid August. Each month winner receives a gold colored pen and recognition.
David Hinckley argues the 1967 Beatles classic remains powerful beyond commercial use. Leasing it for a diaper ad trivializes its historic context and message, though some songs justify brand campaigns and stay true to their impact. He notes other artists profited from licensing but stresses the need to respect a song’s place in culture.
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