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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 2003
Page
4
The Southern Illinoisan publishes contact information for its newsroom and letters section. It lists publishers editors and contact emails, phone numbers for news tips, and subscriber services. It also details letters policy requiring signatures and a 250 word limit while outlining submission rules and privacy notes.
Congress debates Amtrak reform as Bush plan shifts funding to states and private partners. Southern Illinois relies on Illini and City of New Orleans lines, carrying tens of thousands yearly through Carbondale. Critics warn private interests may drop rural routes, while a six year plan seeks $12 billion operating funds and $48 billion in bonds.
A reader derides the Primary Safety Belt Enforcement Law as anti freedom and accuses the governor of dictatorship while urging readers to think for themselves. The letter also criticizes Reagan era tax cuts and Grover Norquist, linking them to reduced social programs and privatization of Social Security. It ends urging voter education and scrutiny of campaign donors before the next election.
A conservative letter praises Governor Blagojevich for not raising taxes but increasing fees. It argues fees are taxes paid by users, notes local officials will pass costs to residents, and urges ending paycheck withholding to reveal true government costs. The writer urges continued local financing and accountability.
James Kilpatrick discusses Salsa Dave's libel suit against a Reno Gazette Journal critic. Nevada's Supreme Court ruled the review protected opinion and a US Supreme Court review denial is anticipated. Historic defamation cases follow, stressing critics can express opinions while facts remain verifiable.
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