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Voices on war and local issues in Southern Illinois letters
Readers weigh in on Iraq war, police information accuracy, school board decisions, and local matters. Opinions cover the Herrin Red Devils mascot, IDOT highway conditions, mail order prescriptions, and calls for board resignations at Carbondale Park District.
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Take the high road to peace in public letter
A reader urges United States leaders to pursue sanctions inspections and negotiations over war with Iraq. Pam Center Fennmanait argues enacting war would teach children to harm first and calls for full disclosure of Iraq weapons documents and stronger media scrutiny of the administration.
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Democrats blamed for mine reopening myths letter
A reader argues that a February 23 letter misinformed about regional coal mine reopenings blames environmental policy, not Democrats. The writer cites the Clean Air Act, enacted under Nixon and strengthened under Bush, as the real issue, urging industry owners to adopt clean air tech instead of blaming environmental bureaucracy.
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Southern Illinois Speaks on Gambling Poll Results
The Southern Illinois online poll shows 59 percent oppose expanding casino gambling in Illinois. Respondents cite addiction, family hardship, and affordability. organizers seek lifting the 1200 gaming position cap, arguing no new licenses.
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