Dem spending and the debt is the real crisis
MONA CHAREN argues the focus on scare tactics misses the core issue of rising deficits. She contrasts Republican budget plans with Democratic inaction, noting Bowles-Simpson support and Obama administration missteps while urging fiscal restraint and responsible reform.
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Firing at out-of-step gun laws honors local writer
Rick Stewart won the Golden Pen Award for a letter opposing Illinois gun bans. He is uncle to Jeff Wilson, chief copy editor, and cousin to Brent Stewart, multimedia reporter. Stewart, a former corrections lieutenant at Tamms and Menard, argues gun laws target law abiding citizens and recalls dangers faced on the job.
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Winning Letter to the Editor on Concealed Carry in Illinois
A reader attacks Gov. Pat Quinn for opposing concealed carry, urging him to veto no bills and admit a pro gun stance. The writer claims Illinois laws harm law abiding citizens, cites nationwide success with concealed carry, and frames criminals as unconcerned with gun laws while praising concealed carry.
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Southern Illinoisan requests reader letters policy details
The paper outlines letter length limits of 250 words submitted by mail or email, requiring signature and hometown, and will edit letters. It forbids reporting news, lists contact numbers for specific counties, and notes libelous or personal attacks won't be published. Send to Voice of the Reader, Carbondale, IL address, with editor contacts provided.
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Officials contact lines list Illinois lawmakers
U S Senator Mark Kirk and U S Representative John Shimkus plus state Senator David Luechtefeld provide phone numbers and websites. The data includes district offices and general inquiries lines for constituent outreach.
Letter voters back Stewart as firehouse races gain notice
Rick Stewart won 226 votes in a vote on restrictive Illinois gun laws. Carl Rexroad of Carbondale earned 179 votes and Don Gowins of Marion 36. Stewart, re-elected to a second term on Vergennes Town Board, is retired and cites health limits but enjoys gardening and hunting with his 8 and 6 year old grandchildren. He praises them as a life changer and fondly spends time with them.
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Carbondale
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