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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 2012
Page
3
A reader jokes about betting on a Mega Millions win over 640 million and mocks online Illinois Lottery hurdles. The piece blends humor on writing careers, hometown Gary Ind, and hints at future generosity, with contact details for feedback and editor contact.
The Southern outlines letter policy: 250 words max, signed with hometown and telephone for verification. No news reporting, no mass submissions, libelous or personal attacks not published. Editors Gary Metro and Mark Fitton provide contact details and emails.
U S Sen Mark Kirk provides district and DC phone numbers 312 886 3500 202 224 2851 and 217 492 5089. U S Rep John Shimkus lists 618 252 8271 and 202 225 5271 with a campaign or official website www house.govshimkus.
MONACHAREN argues that media abuse a victim narrative to push political points. He cites Trayvon Martin, Matthew Shepard, and Duke lacrosse to claim coverage distorts facts, inflates racial villainy, and erodes truth in journalism.
A reader rebukes letters arguing for jobs at environmental cost, defending bats and the EPA, questioning corporate motives, and urging responsibility to leave a habitable planet for grandchildren. The letter counters fears about pipeline jobs and energy policy while urging balanced employment and environmental protection.
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