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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 2004
Page
4
The Southern Illinoisan outlines how to submit letters to Voice of the Reader including word limits and verification. It lists contact details for publishers editors and tips for ensuring letters are signed with author hometown and a usable phone number.
The column notes Wisconsin as a presidential battleground with Feingold facing challenges led by Russ Darrow. It mixes personal memories from Rhinelander and Lake Wisconsin River history with a reporter’s brief view of local politics, sports, and Olympic buzz. The piece ends with the editor returning home to Southern Illinois.
The column portrays John Kerry as a dove in hawk's clothing and attacks his Vietnam service and postwar positions. It cites VVAW associations, disputed claims about fellow veterans, and Kerry's Cold War record as evidence of weakness and appeasement, framing his 2004 campaign as a public performance.
Jim Davidson reflects on The American's Creed, its origins from World War I era contests, and the duty of citizens to love the country, uphold the Constitution, and defend liberty. He ties the creed to 9 11 lessons and honors first responders, urging responsibility and patriotism for future generations.
Southern Illinoisans favor Laura Bush two to one as first lady with heartfelt praise for her honesty and compassion. Some residents support Teresa Heinz Kerry for visibility and independence, while others prefer Bush for personality and shared values.
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