Voice of the Reader policy and contact details note
Editorial and staff contact information for The Southern Illinoisan include publisher Dennis DeRossett editor James Bennett and managing editor Ralph Loos. The piece outlines letters policy, submission methods, and newsroom contact numbers for tips, circulation, classifieds, and ads.
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James Bennett
Ralph Loos
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Thesouthern
Murphysboro
de Soto
Williamson County
Deer on SIU campus prompt warning signs and lawsuits
Deer attacks on the Southern Illinois University Carbondale campus have prompted the installation of 50 warning signs, a public safety campaign, and ongoing litigation. Wildlife experts describe conflicts during fawning season as a safety risk, with three injuries reported on a pedestrian path and twelve attacks in the past year.
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Southern Illinois University
Carbondale
SIU
SIUC
Oakland Avenue
Douglas Drive
Lesar Law
Harold Tucker
Zhimin
Nancy” Wang
Siuc Department of Public Safety
Todd Sigler
Tammy Emery
Thompson Woods
Associated Press
Clay Nielsen
Eric Hellren
Cooperative Wildlife Research Laboratory
Doe
Helren
Nielsen
Letter to the Editor raises KFC cruelty allegations and PETA rebuttal
A letter claims millions of KFC chickens are burned alive in de-feathering tanks and cites a PETA campaign against the chain. It notes PETA forced KFC to stop denying abuse in court and urges readers to boycott. Also included are stray comments on H.R. 550 voter integrity, and a reader questioning gas taxes comparing the US and Britain.
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Dolores Foreman
KFC
PETA
KentuckyFried Cruelty
Matt Prescott
Peta NorFok
Sunday Southern Business
England
Great Britain
Illinois lottery sale plan draws columnist rebuke
Jim Muir criticizes Gov Blagojevich and Rev James Meeks over a proposed 10 billion lottery lease to fund education. He argues Illinois politics chase quick fixes, warns of revenue gaps after 2025, and urges resisting sell‑off of state assets including parks and the Capitol. He recalls being fooled by past education financing schemes.
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Meeks
Blagojevich
Judy Baar Topinka
Sen
Rev
Jesse
Illinois
Guv
General Assembly
Springfield
President Bush urged to answer Iran letter questions
A reader calls on President Bush to reply to a recently sent letter from the Iranian president. The concerns focus on whether Bush’s policies truly advance humanity democracy U S values or Christianity and demand a direct response.
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Bush
United States
Frustrated Citizen Voices Concerns on Immigration and Language
An elderly reader laments government inaction on border security and immigration. He criticizes the president, worries about cultural changes, and recalls a travel incident in Nevada. He calls for trusted government and privacy in phone communications.
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U.S.A
United States
Jean
Nev
Nevada Landing
Espanola
George W. Bush
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