Our View on the Debt Ceiling Crisis and Needed Compromise
The Southern opinion urges lawmakers to cut runaway federal spending and consider revenue options to avoid default by August 2. It links the crisis to national security risks, recalls the Cuban Missile Crisis, and calls for collaboration among Democrats and Republicans, urging readers to contact local Senators Durbin, Kirk and Representatives Costello, Shimkus with concrete plans.
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Letters Policy for Readers Submitting to The Southern
The Southern publishes signed letters up to 250 words addressing current issues. Include name hometown and telephone for verification. numbers not published. The paper may edit letters and will not publish libelous or personal attacks. Editors: Gary Metro and Mark Fitton.
Local Officials Contact Info for Kirk Shimkus
Officials from U S Senate and House provide contact numbers and websites for U S Senator Mark Kirk and U S Representative John Shimkus. The listing includes district and Washington, D C phone lines and official web addresses.
Pagenered ethics and risks in Murdoch hacking scandal
Clarence Page reflects on the News of the World phone hacking scandal and its fallout. He contrasts sensationalism with ethical reporting, noting Milly Dowler’s case and the impact on Murdoch's empire while urging restraint and accountability in journalism.
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Voice of the Reader Opposes Afghanistan Troop Drawdown Plan
A reader argues Obama is too slow in Afghanistan policy. He urges faster U.S. troop withdrawal, prioritizing home jobs and fiscal relief over a continued large ground presence, and calls for enhanced intelligence and law enforcement to disrupt terrorist networks.
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