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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 2012
Page
4
Louis A. French reflects as a Pearl Harbor survivor and Navy veteran on historic disasters and the current financial crisis. He argues unaddressed national debt, high unemployment, and stimulus spending hurt workers, urging accountability and action as social ills grow.
To the Editor. Williamson County Board of Commissioners approved the FY 2012 budget after long hours, delivering a balanced plan. The board’s effort to fund services while controlling costs is commendable.
The Southern Illinoisan outlines letter submission rules including 250 words, requirement to sign and provide a verifiable telephone number, and that numbers are not published. It lists submission methods by mail email and editorial contacts for Gary Metro and Mark Fitton, plus regional phone numbers.
Directory lists U S Senators Mark Kirk and Dick Durbin and Representatives Jerry Costello and John Shimkus with district and DC phone lines plus a state representative. Includes a general contact email for State Rep. Jerry Costello. Provides web addresses for each office.
The writer argues against a new USPS business model and accuses Congress of $5.5 billion annual extortion harming the Postal Service. They praise workers and warn against privatization, urging budget transparency and timely public viewing before Nov 1 and Dec 1 budget passage.
Dan Balchen of Makanda rebuts Mr Monkman for linking President Obama to Muslim fear mongering. He argues fear is overstated, notes vast Muslim populations are not enemies, and stresses no constitutional ban on a Muslim becoming president. He condemns religious intolerance and defends peaceful policy aims.
Letter writer denounces Amy Goodman for praising Bradley Manning and claims her stance provoked backlash in Egypt. They warn the Muslim Brotherhood takeover led to Christian harm and urge cancellation of their subscription.
A reader argues the paper maintains balance by publishing conservative and liberal viewpoints. He notes openness to letters from all sides, including Mr White and Mr Monkman, and expresses gratitude for fair bylines and opinions regardless of political leaning.
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