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Readers moral divides shape 2004 campaign in Southern Illinois
The Southern Indian editors collect reader expectations ahead of the November vote. Voters discuss morality, taxes, education, and government, with residents from Herrin Carbondale West Frankfort and Jackson County predicting outcomes for Kerry Bush and local offices. The piece ends with a personal note about Mike Wallace and a contact for editor Meta Minton.
Bush needs to reconnect with voters over Iraq and WMDs
MONACHAREN argues President Bush must reestablish public trust by clarifying the WMD rationale and postwar progress in Iraq. The piece notes waning approval, calls for sharper messaging, and contrasts Bush’s proactive stance on terror with criticism of postwar communication.
Ten Commandments of Wealth and Money Habits
Jim Davidson outlines the Ten Commandments of wealth and companion investing tips. He cautions that people gravitate to peers with similar means and urges readers to save, invest, and manage money wisely for a secure future. He advocates a personal financial plan, living below means, SLY test, tax law learning, inflation awareness, net worth tracking, compound interest, diversification, patience, and seeking trusted investment advice.
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Southern Illinois Speaks On Pay-To-Play In High School Sports
A southern Illinois online poll finds 54 percent in favor of pay to play to keep sports alive, with comments from Carbondale and Carterville residents supporting or opposing. The poll notes it is not a scientific sample and invites readers to vote at thesouthern.com. A new question asks if Teresa Heinz Kerry would be a better first lady than Laura Bush.
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