Don’t Let Cyberspace Consume Your Humanity
Our view warns that overreliance on technology and social media erodes common sense and real engagement. Local burglaries show thieves mining posts to target homes, while digital arguments trigger real‑world confrontations. We urge unplugging, face-to-face talks, and mindful use of tech to protect privacy and relationships.
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Birther rhetoric exposed by Leonard Pitts Jr in column
Leonard Pitts Jr questions birther attacks on Barack Obama as racist, calling out how “birther nonsense” serves as a racial dog whistle. He notes Obama’s birth details and Hawaii confirmations, urges readers to reject slurs, and ends with author contact details and adviser note.
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Voice of the Reader calls for benefits reform in Illinois
A reader questions state lawmakers on unemployment support for unemployed seniors and criticizes Democrats for not voting to repeal WEP and GOP bill 82 which blocks Social Security benefits for teachers with other jobs. The letter cites legislators’ retirement perks and accuses lawmakers of double standards. Vicky Schafer Pittsburg
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Sign of gun free zones would unite anti gun folks
John Benner of West Frankfort urges the newspaper to publish a full page bright sign reading THIS IS A GUN FREE ZONE to show broad opposition to firearms. He notes future steps against other weapons after guns are gone and asks readers to support the idea.
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Letters to the Editor Policy
Community newspaper outlines submission rules for letters to the editor. Letters must be signed with a hometown and telephone number for verification, though numbers are not published. The policy notes editing rights and prohibits libelous or personal attacks.
Official contacts for U S Senator and Representative
U S Sen Mark Kirk contact numbers 312 886 350 202 224 285 217 492 5089. Website kirk senate gov. U S Rep John Shimkus numbers 618 252 8271 202 225 5271. Website house gov shimkus.
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