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The Southern Illinoisan invites readers to submit letters to Voice of the Reader under 250 words by typewritten or email. Signed letters must include a verifiable telephone number. poetry, mass submissions, or libelous content are not published. Contact details include publishing address, tips lines, and various submission and ad placement contacts.
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Cairo Pilots Fall Short In Regional Final
Massac County defeated Cairo 64 to 61 to end Cairo’s 31-0 season and deny their bid to represent Southern Illinois at Peoria. The Pilots had surged through the regular season atop Class A polls, while Massac County, 25-6, battled for the upset victory and a spot in the sectionals.
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Cairo
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Civility urged after Metropolis high school game riot
After a perfect regular season, Cairo and Massac County fans sparked violence at a Metropolis gym. Four injured including Cairo’s head coach, with 30 officers from five agencies cooling a melee. Writers urge sportsmanship and civility to guide youths beyond trophies.
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Murphysboro
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Reader voices clash over gay rights and prison closures
A reader condemns budget priorities and prison closings while opposing homosexuality stigma. The letter compares past racism and anti Semitism to anti gay arguments, urging gay marriage as a fundamental right and calling for equal rights for all citizens. The writer cites Governor Blagojevich and past officials to frame the debate in political terms.
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U.S
Strom Thurmond
Trail Fees and Gay Marriage Sparks Community Debate
Letters discuss forest user fees for Shawnee National Forest trails and the gay marriage debate, arguing procreation as a marriage purpose, Bible interpretation, and social costs. The piece includes support for a $100 annual horse user fee to maintain trails and questions perceived impacts on jobs and funding for highway widening under Illinois programs.
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Front page gay couple story sparks religious backlash
A Southern Illinoisan reporter recalls featuring Deb Endres and Dianne Odum for a front page interview on same sex marriage and civil unions. Readers flooded in with hateful Bible quoted messages, revealing clashes over faith and sexuality. The piece, published as The Passion of the Christ opened, prompted reflections on Christian rhetoric and inclusivity. The author urges readers to study John 3 16 and recognizes God loves all, including gays.
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Deb Endres
Dianne Odum
Murphysboro
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