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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 2003
Page
4
The Southern Illinoisan invites letters to Voice of the Reader up to 250 words. Letters must be signed with author name and hometown and include a telephone number for verification. The paper may edit letters and will not publish libelous or mass submissions.
Editor META MINTON reflects on Benjamin Franklin as a founding figure while noting current bestsellers and Kennedy tell-alls. The piece blends history, literature, and Fourth of July leisure with quotes from scholars and a Saturday museum visit.
A local poll shows almost two thirds of Southern Illinoisans doubt an east west Interstate would boost the economy, with only 35.5 percent believing it would help. Respondents oppose disruption to small towns, citing financial crises and preference for human services.
Mona Charen argues that opposition to WMDs in the Iraq War was irrelevant to its success and that administration arguments rested on Saddam Hussein's regime's treachery, aggression, hatred of the U S, terrorist ties, and mass murder. She recalls Saddam's use of poison gas and nuclear ambitions, contrasting with critics' views on Israel and India.
Davidson argues teacher shortages stem from societal strain and demands on educators. He highlights the overwhelmed role of teachers, the need to support family values, monitor student behavior, ensure safety, meet testing mandates, and pursue ongoing certification, while facing low pay and violence threats.
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