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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 2004
Page
4
The Southern Illinoisan provides contact details for news tips letters and subscriber services. It notes staff roles including Publisher Dennis DeRossett Editor Meta Minton City Editor Tim Crosby and Voice of the Reader while outlining submission guidelines letters policy word limits and telecommunication numbers.
Meta Minton reflects on Gov. Blagojevich's Southern Illinois visit to the Du Quoin State Fair, noting mixed reactions from readers about his job approval, fundraising, and political future. The column compares his marathon-like campaign strategy to politics and references prior budget fights and local responses.
MONA CHAREN argues against embryonic stem cell funding, urging respect for life at all stages while noting mixed results and ethical concerns. She compares pro life and pro research positions, cites moral questions about embryo use, and calls for cautious exploration.
Jim Davidson argues for heightened vigilance after 9 11 and shares a reader idea to wear orange when alert is orange and red when alert is red. He notes terrorists threaten airports, nuclear plants, malls and arenas and suggests orange apparel to raise awareness while predicting economic boost from sales of colored clothing.
Southern Illinois poll shows two thirds support extending medical benefits to employees' lesbian partners at SIUC. Responses from Leste Brapen in Carbondale and Laura Bocex in Nashville reflect contrasting views on eligibility and marriage status. New question asks if voters fear using imported prescription drugs.
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