Voice of the South honors Blagojevich's sentence and remorse
The piece reflects on Rod Blagojevich receiving a 14 year prison term starting February 16 2012. It notes his remorse during sentencing and argues the long sentence fits his crimes. It contrasts his defense with past actions and cites impact on his family and Illinois. It critiques his public behavior and calls for higher standards for governors.
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Letters Policy and Contact Details for The Southern Illinoisan
Readers may submit signed letters of up to 250 words addressing current issues via email. Include telephone number for verification. numbers are not published. The paper reserves the right to edit and may reject libelous submissions.
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Officials Contact Listing for Illinois Senators and Representatives
U S Senator Mark Kirk and Dick Durbin along with U S Representatives John Shimkus and Jerry Costello, and State Senator David Luechtefeld and State Representative Jerry Costello are listed with their local and Washington, D C phone numbers and some web links for contact. The document combines multiple official contact lines and a stray email-like fragment.
Lessons from 70 Christmases ago at the White House
Leonard Pitts Jr reflects on the 1941 Christmas scene as Franklin Roosevelt and Winston Churchill lit the National Christmas Tree amid Pearl Harbor aftermath. He contrasts wartime hardship with today’s crises, urging sacrifice and unity while recalling timeless calls for hope and decency.
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Ireland closes embassy to Vatican sparks church state row
In a letter to the editor, Ireland's prime minister rejects links between shutting the Vatican embassy and Catholic Church abuse scandals. The writer calls for ending America's embassy to the church and halting church sponsored school funding.
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Golden Pen Award voting opens for November 2011
Readers can vote through Sunday for the Golden Pen Award in The Southern and www.thesouthern.com. Finalists include Dennis McPheron of Johnston City for criticizing lawmakers on utility rate increases, Dominic Giafagleone of Carbondale over coal plant mercury data, and Becky Robinson of Carbondale who attacks smear campaigns toward SIU and Chancellor Rita Cheng. The winner receives an inscribed gold-colored pen and editor's column recognition. Voting online at www.thesouthern.com/goldenpen or by mail to Gary Metro, editor, The Southern Ilinoisan, 710 N. Illinois Ave., Carbondate, IL 62901.
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