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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 2001
Page
4
Leonard Pitts Jr. argues stem cell research offers potential medical cures from embryos, while public opinion remains conflicted. He notes gradual shifts in sanctity principles, cites Nancy Reagan as ally, and voices emphasis on aiding the living over unborn potential. He includes contact info for readers.
Our opinion argues Governor George Ryan is not a true lame duck and urges decisive action. The piece lauds Ryan's career as mediator and moderate and calls for strong policy moves on DCFS, corrections, campaign finance, and school funding.
Max J. Castro argues the travel ban serves little purpose and lacks public support. He notes a 240-186 House vote against it, polls showing 63-75 percent favor unrestricted travel, and that most Cuban-Americans and later arrivals favor freedom to visit Cuba. He calls for a rational policy reflecting the majority will.
Letter from reader praising coach Jerry Kill as down to earth and positive while acknowledging challenges in SIUC football. The writer also notes a related feature on Saluki sports uniting under a new SIUC logo and urges broader engagement.
Brayton callers urge SIU fans to support coach Kill and his staff to restore Saluki pride, while readers defend or attack Elsie Speck on politics and nuclear defense in a heated community exchange.
The author recalls touring 30 nursing homes in five counties as Midland Area Agency on Aging ombudsman in Centralia. Concluding that every disease is curable, they argue knowledge from stem cell research could cure Alzheimer’s disease.
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