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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 2001
Page
4
The author rails against political infighting and cites quotes about Jesse Helms and others. He condemns Helms for anti-black and anti-woman stances, notes his defense of Big Tobacco, and reflects on liberal positions on race and Vietnam. He recalls debates over policies and the deficit era of Carter.
The piece critiques conservatives and Bush tax cuts, arguing the surplus was squandered. It urges public investment in schools, noting dilapidated facilities in many districts. It champions smaller classes, longer school days, and well equipped classrooms as the path to lasting benefits.
The Southern Illinoisan argues for regional cooperation to boost growth in a lagging economy. It urges Egypt to unite commercially, push private sector leadership, and launch a statewide effort starting with reforming workers compensation laws. A regional chamber of commerce funded by counties and municipalities is proposed to marshal rivers, highways, rails, energy, and water into prosperity.
Readers object to violent phrasing in paintball coverage and question FPS safety claims. They argue the sport uses non lethal tagging, not killing, and stress mask ratings and field limits around 275 to 280 fps to stay under equipment safety thresholds. Michael Bell and Kevin Harrison share views.
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