Letters policy and contact details for The Southern Illinoisan
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We Don t Need No American Gestapo Bush Homeland Security Plan
The letter argues Bush s cabinet level homeland security plan echoes Nazi power consolidation and warns against expansion of government. It notes calls for vigilance and cites warnings from the founders about tyrannical government powers. The writer discusses public input channels and anonymous remarks or names spellable.
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Frampton Comes Alive C'mon Let’s Do It Again OpEd
In a Voice of the Southern response Gov Ryan raised wine taxes over 200 percent to fund Illinois First projects, benefiting contractors and contributors. The writer, Mark Duran Samuels, notes the Cardinals have already won the World Series but would still like a repeat.
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Illinois
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Image of Political Debate on Privatization and Votes
A citizen criticizes Dave Lucky and Dave Luehtefeld for inconsistent voting patterns on privatization. The letter discusses prior positions, constituent pressure, and praise for recent actions such as sponsoring a bill opposing privatization of certain institutions. The writer urges accountability and consistency in public approval.
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Dave Luehtefeld
Governor's budget push sparks privatization talk for prisons
The note warns that privatization could extend beyond prisons as the corrections budget allows the governor to trim areas at will. It argues Illinois faces deficit spending and job losses, urging an income tax increase and criticizing Gov. Ryan for not acting before leaving office.
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Corrections Department
Ryan
Illinois
Smoker decries Illinois cigarette tax hike
An OpEd notes Illinois will raise the cigarette tax to 98 cents per pack, placing the state among the nation’s higher rates. It contrasts with neighboring states and highlights tax disparities, naming New York Washington Alaska Hawaii and others.
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People’s Republic of Illinois
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Washington
Alaska
Hawaii
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U of I mascot poll finds little offense reported
A June 3 article notes a poll about Indian nicknames in sports. It highlights Sports Illustrated figures showing 81 percent of Native Americans opposed stopping high school and college use, and 83 percent opposed changing pro team nicknames. It concludes Indians are not offended by such names.
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U of I’s
Illiniwek
Sports Illustrated
Washington Redskins
Rescue helicopter crash injures one after last week’s incident
Opinion piece argues mountain climbers assume risk and expense, urging taxpayers not to bear cost as preventable rescues strain resources. It notes a recent crash left one person injured and questions the toll of rescue missions on public funds.
Illinois legislators desert their duties under fire
Citizens accuse state lawmakers of abdication amid turmoil. The letter says legislators ran for the exits, leaving Gov. Ryan to wield power with a marker, demanding direction and accountability for Illinois government.
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Illinois
Transfer taxes higher here than in Metro East counties
Real estate transfer taxes in this area cost more than in Metro East counties. The author recently bought a home in Johnston City and found title search fees twice or thrice those in St. Clair and Clinton counties. They note searches are sometimes done in an adjacent county for the same price and advise shopping around.
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Illinois
Johnston City
St. Clair
Clinton
SIU Carbondale drops summer theater while SIUE thrives
SIU Carbondale has ended its summer theater program, unlike SIUE Edwardsville which maintains a summer arts track. The move contrasts with Edwardsville’s ongoing offerings and raises questions about resource allocation and institutional priorities within the state university system.
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SIU
Carbondale
Edwardsville
SIUE
SIUC
Rowley's candor sparks national debate and reform
GUEST COLUMNIST Larry Eichel lauds FBI Minneapolis chief counsel Coleen Rowley for her 13 page letter to FBI Director Mueller that pressured reforms after the Moussaoui case. He argues her candor helped push Bush administration toward major FBI restructuring and a proposed Homeland Security Department.
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Coleen Rowley
FBI
Minneapolis
Robert Mueller
Mueller
John Ashcroft
Bush
Department of Homeland Security
Southern Illinois Speaks Social Security Poll Debate
Residents react to whether Social Security will be solvent at retirement. About 47 percent expect to receive no check, while others fear insolvency as the economy slumps. Readers are invited to vote online at thesouthern.com despite non scientific poll caveats.
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de Soto
Williamson County
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