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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 2001
Page
4
In Carbondale Murphysboro Carterville and towns across Southern Illinois residents debate whether race relations have improved since the 1960s. Poll respondents cite increased mutual respect and culture awareness, while others see ongoing challenges.
Column argues for school funding tied to the child rather than districts. Advocates parental choice through chartered options including public, private, and religious schools. Criticizes bureaucracy and union control, cites surveys and tax credits, urges empowering parents to decide education pathways.
A batch of reader messages to The Vent columns in Southern Illinoisan's pages cover topics from immigration and terrorism to local zoning, tavern openings, headlight laws, live music, and church leaders. Several letters reference Ann Coulter's OpEd and Muslim safety on SIUC campus, with notes on design changes and community concerns.
Readers may leave brief recorded comments by phone or email or mail letters to Sound Off at The Southern Illinoisan Carbondale. Letters may withhold names, must be under 250 words, cannot attack individuals or businesses, and may be edited by the newspaper.
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