Editor urges peaceful response to pickets after Harrisburg tornado
Gary Metro argues for free expression within bounds and calls for a respectful, peaceful day as Westboro Baptist Church plans to picket funerals of tornado victims in Harrisburg. He recalls past editorials on handling hate groups and emphasizes responsible, restrained coverage and community unity.
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Letters Policy For Readers In Southern Illinois Paper
Readers may submit signed letters addressing current issues by email or mail. Letters up to 250 words require telephone verification, not published. The paper reserves the right to edit, and will not publish libelous attacks or mass submissions.
Officials contact numbers and links list
A compact roster of federal and state officials with phone lines and website URLs. Names include U S Senator Mark Kirk U S Senator Dick Durbin U S Representative John Shimkus State Representative Jerry Costello II and contact details and official sites.
Who's the true conservative in the 2012 race
MONA Charen argues Romney is the only true conservative among the GOP candidates. She criticizes Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum for adopting left-leaning rhetoric and positions, defenders Romney's free market stance, opposition to bailouts, and commitment to repealing Obamacare while preserving a strong national defense and conservative judiciary.
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Editor Letter Slams Chicago Mayor Gun Registry Plan
Davin Cox of Chester jabs at Chicago leadership over statewide gun registration. The letter urges lawmakers to resist a concealed carry ban and warns politicians that Illinois citizens will vote them out.
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Hypocrisy debate over Chicago gun law proposal
A reader argues that supporters of gun law measures push voting ID requirements as unfair to the poor while ignoring costs for gun ownership. They question fees for exercising constitutional rights and mock a delayed free speech card.
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