The Southern Illinoisan Editorial Contact and Policy
The Southern Illinoisan announces contact details for readers and staff including Publisher Dennis DeRossett Managing Editor Gerald Garcia and Opinion Editor Jeff Smyth The paper provides news tips classifieds and display ad contacts along with letters policy limiting letters to 250 words and requiring signatures and hometowns The Vent SoundOff page is noted with a phone line for submissions and editorial rights to edit letters
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Spam epidemic threatens future of e mail
The Providence Journal notes rising spam volumes from 1 million daily in July 2001 to 5 million in July 2002, estimated 35 percent of all e mail spam, and laws failing to curb it. Growing spam tech and faster connections endanger usability, prompting bans on e mail for children and a drift back to handwritten notes.
Southern Illinois Values in Governor Debates
The Writer argues that corruption claims cross party lines and highlights differences between candidates. He cites issues such as national motto, flag burning, same sex marriage, and fiscal responsibility, urging Southern Illinoisans to focus on genuine values and beware Chicago influence.
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Phelps, Dillinger clash over hunting event politics
A reader defends freedom of speech and advocacy at the National Hunting and Fishing days event. The letter rebukes Leon Dillinger for fearing political pressure and argues that organizations may promote views within guidelines. It also comments on Rod Blagojevich and parental shielding from the real world.
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Phelps Aims at Fair Tax, Union Support Highlighted
A reader defends David Phelps against attacks over taxes and records. The letter praises Phelps’s honesty and union backing while criticizing John Shimkus and Gregory Brown for alleged tax unfairness. It argues regressive taxes burden the poor and denounces state practices in Illinois.
Military's hard lessons from past wars shape cautious future
Molly Ivins critiques U.S. military after action reviews from Vietnam to Gulf War. She notes costly missteps, egregious waste, and relentless media control while praising learning from errors. She cites Van Riper's wargame against Red and laments internal rot and political folly.
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