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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 2004
Page
4
The Illinois legislature has enacted a new law that doubles sentences for meth offenders who manufacture the drug with children nearby or present. Prosecutors and judges can use the measure to punish methamphetamine crimes, though officers say it often fails to deter addicts.
A public safety notice warns that mere presence of meth making chemicals poses risks to children and pets, with spills contaminating carpets and low traffic areas near schools. Citizens are urged to report suspected labs and drug activity to police, seek help for users, and educate children about the dangers of methamphetamine to prevent harm.
The column decries blame shifting by Rosie O'Donnell and Whoopi Goldberg over political and cultural clashes. It argues for accountability, cites O'Donnell’s criticism of the Federal Marriage Amendment and Goldberg's SlimFast firing, and contrasts critics who blame race with calls for personal responsibility.
The Southern Illinoisan outlines submission rules for Voice of the Reader letters, including word limit of 250, required signature with hometown, and prohibition on poetry or mass submissions. It lists contact methods, newsroom hours, and ad and circulation contacts for Carbondale and surrounding areas.
A letter to the editor urges balance in reporting on the U S constitutional amendment on gay marriage. The writer argues Southern Illinois interviews favored one side and cites Genesis 2 24 to claim marriage was divinely mandated.
A reader criticizes local officials for focusing on complex reforms while highlighting Walmart. The letter argues greed drives expansion, criticizes nonunion wages and health care, and urges support for a local union drive to pressure Walmart to improve benefits. The writer calls Walmart a top corporate donor and questions its impact on workers and communities.
A supporter extols the current president as honest, moral, and patriotic. They contrast him with the former president, praise his Texas governorship, and express pride in leadership and God’s blessing for the United States.
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