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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 2002
Page
4
The Southern Illinoisan announces its letters policy inviting Voice of the Reader submissions up to 250 words. It details contact emails for Publisher Linda Ritchie Lindus and Editors, plus tips for tips and classified ads and how to reach customer service and newsroom in Carbondale and surrounding areas.
The Southern Illinoisian argues that Illinois budget cuts hit SIU harder than pre-school, with a $23 million hole threatening jobs. It urges legislators to end funding for private colleges and universities, backing a rigorous study and co sponsorship of related legislation while noting SIU remains a bargain despite tuition hikes.
To the editor, the state Senate backed Gov. Ryan in privatizing dietary and commissary services in the Department of Corrections. The letter argues the move costs hundreds of union jobs, shifts work to private contractors likely paying low wages, and questions true savings. It cites House doubts on savings and notes continued payroll for Director Snyder’s staff while locals oppose the privatization.
The June 9 Southern reports a Fellowship of Southern Illinois Laity meeting seeking financial accountability and broader church reforms. It notes FOSIL’s push to discuss issues like abortion despite Catholic doctrine opposing abortion, highlighting tension between open dialogue and church stance.
A reader urges cutting political appointee jobs and proposes a new five percent lottery tax to fund state programs. He critiques Springfield's use of sin taxes and suggests using lottery ticket winnings to restore funding and hire more DMV staff. He states he does not gamble or smoke and implies others would bear the burden.
Leonard Pitts argues that true Christianity stands against church scandals and political misuse. He cites a Moscow sign attack on a Christian woman and urges readers to define faith by compassion, courage, and standing with the outcasts rather than conforming to partisan labels.
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