Rural pride over city life despite urban dangers
Gary Metro argues Southern Illinois residents value rural self reliance over urban glamour. He contrasts countryside tranquility with city noise and crime, recalling storms, property damage, and near misses. He acknowledges urban perks but cherishes boots, a chainsaw, and living close to nature.
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Letters to Editor Policy and contact details
Community letters must be 250 words max and signed with a phone number for verification. numbers not published. Editors may edit letters and do not publish libelous personal attacks. Contact numbers for Carbondale Murphysboro De Soto and Williamson County areas provided with editor and staff lines and a senator contact listed.
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Readers begin voting for Golden Pen Award finalists
Voting starts today for the best June letter with online and mail options through July 12. Finalists include Carol Rexroad of Carbondale, Don Gowins of Marion, and Rick Stewart of Vergennes. The winner receives an inscribed gold pen and recognition in an editor column.
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Golden Pen Finalists Call for More Store Restrictions
Letter to the editor from Carbondale readers arguing against allowing alcohol and wine sales with groceries and urging the city to expand bans on what stores may sell. The writer, a small bookseller, links books and booze as dangerous excesses and criticizes big box retailers and age restrictions for bars.
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Lawmakers Should Finish Their Work
Letter to the editor criticizing the Legislature for adjourning and returning home at taxpayer expense. The writer questions why lawmakers on salary require a $50,000 per day cost for a special session and argues they should remain in Springfield to resolve state problems or have daily pay docked. The piece urges accountability and sustained effort until solutions are reached.
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Springfield
Illinois Governor Quinn Pressed Over Gun Carry Stance
A critical letter charges Gov. Pat Quinn with anti gun views and vows to veto concealed carry bills. The writer accuses Quinn of blocking the will of the people and mocks Illinois gun laws as ineffective, arguing that thugs fear concealed carry and law abiding citizens alike.
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