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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 2011
Page
4
A Southern Illinois public debate over prayer names Jesus or Christ. Editorial writer Harry Mosley argues against generic invocations and defends mentioning Jesus in public prayers while urging readers to share feedback.
A letter asks why oil prices rise amid bailouts and past crises, questioning speculators and corporate profits. It contrasts energy policy with auto efficiency, notes possible Open Meetings Act issues at the Akin Water District, and urges voting in upcoming elections amid calls to reform monopolistic practices.
Readers are invited to submit signed letters on current topics by email or mail. Letters must include a telephone number for verification, though only the name and hometown are published, and editors reserve editing rights.
U S Senators Mark Kirk and Dick Durbin and Representative John Shimkus provide phone numbers and websites for constituents. Kirk lists 312 886 3500 and 202 224 2850 with 217 492 5089. Durbin lists 618 351 1122 and 202 224 2152. Shimkus lists 618 252 8271 and 202 225 5271 with linked sites kirk senate durbin senate shimkus house.gov/shimkus.
The Boston Tea Party occurred in Boston Harbor as a protest against the British East India Company. The company, largely Crown owned, faced threatened profits from Dutch tea sold to colonists, prompting calls for a tax levy. Parliament supported this to safeguard stock profits.
A letter praising David Christensen, SIU emeritus professor, argues for strict human life management while noting global population growth and the reluctance of leaders to advocate population control. It highlights ecological and moral challenges discussed at the Interfaith Dialogue on March 21 at the Unitarian Center.
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