Contact details and letters policy for Southern Illinoisan
The Southern Illinoisan publishes daily from Carbondale Illinois with contact lines for letters to Voice of the Reader and The Vent. It lists editors publishers and staff emails and phone numbers for tips subscriptions classifieds and display ads and outlines letters length at 250 words plus the policy on libel unsigned poetry or mass submissions.
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Readers submit thoughts on obituaries and race in Southern Illinois
Letters discuss free speech and anonymity, reflections on post 9 11 anger, debates over understanding terrorism versus blaming Islam, and a reader's recollections on segregation in Southern Illinois. The note praises The Southern Illinoisan online edition and explains the Boondocks cancellation due to negative impact.
Lawsuit musings spark regional identity and ethics debate
A reader letter from MDS discusses McCann vs McDowell in Jackson County, urging impartial court judgment while defending southern Illinois identity. The note critiques witnesses, cautions against frivolous suits, and defends The Southern Illinoisan name. Jane Adams signs off.
SIUC traffic concerns and holiday giving in Carbondale
Reader raises traffic worries on East Walnut and Giant City Road as a new school and Super Block approach, urging early widening before more cars and signals are needed. He praises community generosity through SIRSS, Interfaith Council, and gifts for 189 children and adults, with thanks to volunteers and staff. He also asks about opinions on former politicians on SIU payroll.
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Letter to Editor Complains About Parking and Media Bias
A reader thanks John Shimkus for clearing up inaccuracies about foreign oil and Alaska. They dispute Sara Bean s bias in a DCFS child placement story and condemn handicapped parking abuse seen at a mall. The writer urges respect for truly disabled drivers.
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Slam on Ozzie Smith Hall of Fame selection
A critic argues the Hall of Fame vote for Ozzie Smith is flawed citing a .262 batting average and 48 home runs. They claim defense or fan appeal influenced the outcome and compare to other players to challenge the decision.
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Alleged road rage incident in Marion prompts comment
The speaker questions preferential treatment after an alleged pursuit of a woman into Huck's store. He contrasts a news conference at the Williamson County Law Library with potential jail time, referring to the man who followed her as the subject of controversy.
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Judge’s lenient view on kitten cruelty questioned
Readers criticize Judge Williamson for not harsher penalties after a woman dumped kittens from a moving car. They suggest lifetime pet ownership bans, extending to furred feathered or finned animals, with limited cockroach exceptions viewed as inappropriate irony.
Saluki Band Praised for Electrifying Home Court Show
Saluki fans hail the SIUC band for a wonderful performance at home basketball games. The group, made up of talented students and occasional alumni, receives high praise for dedication and quality under Dr. Bough.
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Poll question on governor race draws 6,324 votes
The Southern Illinoisans online poll asked readers who they would vote for if the governor's election were held today. Vallas led Democrats with 39.6 percent, Blagojevich 30.4 percent, Burris 9 percent, Bakalis 5 percent, O'Malley 3 percent, Wood 19 percent among Republicans.
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