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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 2001
Page
4
Residents Joanne Bigler Bruce Summers and Jeanette Cullum discuss whether Illinois should legalize gambling on video poker machines. Opinions split along concerns about addiction taxation and personal choice as residents weigh legality against potential social impact.
An online poll shows 62.4 percent against legalization of video gambling and 37.6 percent in favor. The message ends with a prompt to log on to thesouthern.com about Christmas shopping.
Readers are invited to leave thoughts on today's issues via The Vent. Contact numbers are The Vent in Jackson County 351 5005 Williamson County 997 3356 ext 5005 and 800 228 0429 ext 5005 for elsewhere in Southern Illinois. Messages may be anonymous or include name and hometown.
Readers contest the editorial More Gambling Poor Solution noting 60 000 to 75 000 video poker machines operate unregulated in bars clubs and stores Illinois law defines a gambling device as one that pays no cash yet owners risk losing licenses and livelihood if payoffs occur, raising questions about organized crime and state revenue from regulation and legalization debates emphasize legality and policy impact.
In SIUC's campus paper a November article cites a 2001 NAS study finding no demonstrable link between racial diversity and educational benefits. It notes UCLA data, a Roper poll showing 60 percent oppose preferences, and a Zogby 2000 student poll where only 3 percent rated ethnic diversity as key to quality education.
A reader expresses support for the editorial opposing expanded gambling in Illinois. The message commends the piece and argues against adding more gambling outlets in the state.
A letter urges Gov. Ryan to rethink privatizing dietary service in the Illinois Department of Corrections and to close Joliet Correctional Center. It cites prior legislative debate, concerns about competition, training, and potential security risks from private vendors and reduced staffing.
A reader argues that motorcyclists should decide on helmet use and that seat belt mandates overstep. The letter condemns governmental overreach and warns against expanding police powers, comparing excess regulation to a police state.
A reader opinion denounces helmet and seat belt rules, defends privatizing corrections services, and calls for harsh action against Osama bin Laden and terrorists. The piece argues for unconditional surrender replaced by death sentences and reiterates disdain for terrorist rights while praising strong retribution.
A state employee letter criticizes privatization for cutting jobs and degrading security at prisons. It questions tax burdens on workers and calls for legislators to press the governor who reportedly plans an unpaid day, while noting contrasting stances of officials.
The article argues against replacing Illinois Department of Corrections employees with private contractors. It accuses lawmakers and Director Don Snyder of pushing privatization, warning that replacing experienced union staff with non security trained contract workers undermines safety and daily custody duties.
A reader commends a recent Salute to Freedom for timely meritorious recognition of veterans and the costly price of freedom, noting gratitude to those who served in wars of living memory as they pass on unnoticed.
Weather this fall left soil saturated and pools in flat areas. Riders continued in Shawnee National Forest, widening and deepening muddy horse trails. Calls grow for Forest Service to ban riding in wet conditions to protect the land.
Citizens notice the newly restored Carbondale passenger depot lacks Christmas lights while the nearby pavilion is festively decorated. Residents ask why the depot remains unlit as the community embraces holiday spirit across the street.
Readers may leave brief recorded comments by phone or ext, or email sound off at yahoo com. Mail letters to Sound Off, The Southern Illinoisan, P O Box 2108, Carbondale IL 62901. Writers may withhold names. letters up to 250 words, not personal attacks, may be edited.
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