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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 2001
Page
4
Residents weigh whether Jesse Jackson should visit Afghanistan with mixed views. Some favor peace and goodwill through dialogue, while others call for justice for attacks but oppose war and urge negotiation with the Taliban.
Letters and opinions from readers in Illinois discuss Marine memories, calls for action against public figures, gas masks and disaster prep, antisemitic remarks, and critique of high school officiating. The mix shows strong local voices on politics, safety, and sports fairness.
Readers defend Christian leaders Frank Graham Falwell and Robertson while condemning Maryin Schwartz's editorial. They call for restraint and affirm faith, patriotism, and gospel work amid national tragedy. Other letters debate Jesse Jackson's Afghanistan trip, U.S. policy, and media exposure.
Readers can leave brief recorded comments by phone or voice mail at listed numbers or email at sisoundoff yahoo com. Mail letters to Sound Off at P.O. Box 2108 Carbondale IL 62901. Writers may withhold names. letters under 250 words. no attacks. editing reserved.
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