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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 2001
Page
4
Readers in Carbondale discuss if the next governor should halt executions after guilt is established. One argues for an execution without delay, while another says innocent people exist on death row and life sentences are preferable.
More than 600 online respondents weighed in this week. The Southern Illinoisan reports 59.8 percent say no to continuing the moratorium while 40.2 percent say yes. The poll question asked if the next governor should continue the moratorium.
Readers in Jackson and Williamson counties send in comments on rough railroad crossings near Carbondale and the repaved Illinois 13. They wonder who should fix crossings and lament missing a West Frankfort Burger King. A commenter criticizes Rosemond and Dodson for giving parenting advice.
Letters urge continuation of Illinois governor moratorium on executions and praise author George Ryan policy. One writer asks Carbondale officials to address high weeds and weekend garbage, urging city manager action. Other readers note readability preferences and parenting voices.
Retired banker Warren K Willis argues in a Marion column that Social Security and Medicare demand reform to prevent burdening younger generations. He notes pay as you go financing, rising taxes, and looming deficits, urging Moynihan’s plan and possible means testing while welcoming reader feedback.
A reader, the first woman candidate for Du Quoin City Council, urges The Southern Illinoisan to stop attacking the new council. She defends their stance on drugs crime unemployment and zoning, and calls for coverage of key issues rather than favorable photos.
Editor argues Pinckneyville mayor should purchase a city house to serve future MUMS expansion. This move would avoid tax dollar waste and align with MUMS plans as stated.
Call numbers or ext lines to leave recorded comments on topics of interest or email sisoundoff yahoo com Letters may be mailed to Sound Off The Southern Illinoisan P O Box 2108 Carbondale IL 62901 Writers may withhold names and should indicate so Letters limited to 250 words or less and cannot be attacks against individuals or businesses The newspaper reserves the right to edit all letters
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