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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 2002
Page
4
The notice states writers may withhold names when delivering letters and that letters are limited to 250 words or fewer. It prohibits attacks against individuals or businesses and reserves the right to edit all letters submitted for publication.
The Southern Illinoisan publishes daily from Carbondale Illinois with staff including Publisher Editor Linda Ritchie Lindus Managing Editor Gerald Garcia and Opinion Editor Mark Duran Readers may submit Voice of the Reader letters up to 250 words by mail or email and The Vent features on Saturdays with contact numbers and emails provided for tips subscriptions and advertising
An opinion letter argues that coal mining in Southern Illinois has been wiped out by Republican governors over two decades. The writer predicts GOP defeat in November and criticizes Republican voices for whining about the outcome. Messages may be left via specific phone numbers or by mail and email.
Reader asks where fighter planes were after the first tower was hit. He argues the Air Force receives much funding and questions why no fighter jets were in the air during the Sept. 11 attacks. OpEd notes contact info for Air Force Media Operations Center.
The Christian Science Monitor piece argues US evenhanded Middle East policy could curb Arab violence, noting that under George W. Bush such balance is unlikely due to his focus on re election and the war on terrorism. The author compares Bush, Ashcroft and Rumsfeld to Hitler and his regime.
A reader urges Illinois to repeal the fireworks ban to allow sales and tax revenue. The letter argues funding for education and health care, criticizes budget cuts, and condemns summer pauses in legislative action. It cites concerns over corrections staffing and privatization plans, and calls for policy shifts before Gov Ryan’s term ends.
A reader praises editorial support for higher sin taxes on cigarettes casino gambling and alcohol. They express faith in government and business leaders to reduce social harms and commend The Southern for increased religious emphasis optimism and less pessimism.
A reader letter challenges US policy, arguing for consistent restraint and questioning the value of nuclear arsenals. It cites Powell's caution to India and Pakistan, notes Russia and US arms reductions, and links terrorism to Western support for Israel and foreign meddling. May remarks question lessons from other nations.
Editorials defend Hickory Ridge Golf Course as a community program not a club for seniors. The course runs free golf and summer camps for at risk youth, with transportation via Bhurma C Hayes center, and has involved over 900 children with volunteers from DARE and SIUC.
Residents allege Senate Republicans and Gov. Ryan conspire to target the working class with budget cuts amid state legislature action. Community voices condemn the plan as harming the poor and elderly in Southern Illinois.
A smoker vents frustration about a cigarette tax increase and notes paying thousands in taxes over the years while expressing that the hike is not beneficial. The speaker emphasizes personal impact and wishes to share a moment of opinion.
A reader denounces the Illinois General Assembly for spending beyond means to fund park programs and re election efforts. The letter argues politicians fail to balance budgets, warns of jail for citizens who overspend, and calls for voters to throw out ineffectual lawmakers.
In a non scientific online poll by Southern Illinois Speak in June 2002 happiness leads with 65 percent of 549 votes. Rich and smart follow with 21 and 10 percent respectively while 4 percent favor looks. The poll warns results may be manipulated by multiple votes and asks readers if Osama bin Laden is still alive with a yes response.
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