Voters and parties trade fables in election discourse
Mona Charens critique argues both major parties spin misleading stories about economy and reforms. It examines Obama era stimulus and budget battles, railings at Republican establishment, and contrasts Medicare reforms with entitlement warnings, urging voters to seek factual analysis.
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Golden Pen Award contenders named as readers vote opens
The Southern Illinoisan invites readers to vote online or by mail through Jan 12 for the Golden Pen Award winner from December letters. Finalists include Ben Eubanks Du Quoin Jim McPhail West Frankfort and Arlyn Fisk Percy. The winner receives an inscribed pen and editor’s column recognition.
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Readers are invited to submit signed letters up to 250 words addressing current issues via mail or email. Include a verifiable telephone number for verification. numbers are not published, but names and hometowns are. The editors may edit letters. libelous or personal attacks are not printed.
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Officials contact lines for Kirk and Shimkus
U S Senator Mark Kirk lists phone numbers 312 886 350 and 202 224 285 217 492 5089 with a senate site, while U S Representative John Shimkus provides 618 252 8271 and 202 225 5271 along with a House site.
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Capitalist defense urges tax reform and individual rights
To the Editor argues capitalism sustains living standards while socialism fails. It denounces progressive taxation, endorses a consumption tax, cites religious freedom, and defends gun rights. The letter warns of overseas trends, urges education of others, and laments government influence.
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