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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 2006
Page
4
The Southern Illinoisan lists editorial staff and letters policy including signed submissions up to 250 words, verification telephone, and restrictions on libelous content. It provides contact addresses, faxes, emails, and tips lines plus subscriber and ad placement information for Carbondale area and Williamson County readers.
Epiror's Desk writer James Bennett reports Gov. Rod Blagojevich signed a bill restricting eminent domain powers to require clear public use evidence. The measure, backed by Rep. John Bradley and the Illinois Realtors, expands protections for property owners while ensuring essential public projects proceed. The law, effective Jan 1, also mandates relocation and possibly legal-fee reimbursements, addressing the Kelo decision with bipartisan support. Topinka faces campaign choices as gas price proposals and other issues shape the race.
A reflective piece recounts the Andrea Yates case and retrial in which she was found not guilty by reason of insanity. It questions Rusty Yates's role, the murder of five children, and the justice system's handling of mental illness versus criminal responsibility.
Nearly 81 percent of readers say Barry Bonds should not be allowed to finish the season if indicted. Opinions range from removal of homers to asterisks for those hit, with calls for further action only if evidence proves guilt. Readers also weigh Illinois chances to land the FutureGen project amid a focus on state prospects.
Davidson cites John Stormer book None Dare Call It Education and a 2003 education standings report to argue against inventive spelling in U S public schools. He quotes a San Francisco Chronicle example of invented spelling and cites a California district letter urging teachers not to correct spelling. He asks readers to consider if their school teaches inventive spelling and discusses broader concerns about education quality and taxpayer investment.
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