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Letters to the Editor Category Archives: Letters to the Editor
All county officials should submit to drug testing
To the Editor: The people of my district and St. Clair County deserve to know that their elected officials are not on drugs and have clear minds when making decisions that impact their lives. I voluntarily took a drug screening … Read More
Legislature leaves lawsuit reform on the table
Lawmakers left town last week without taking action on some big ticket items such as pension reform and gaming expansion but kicking the can is really nothing new for the Illinois General Assembly. After all, lawmakers have been kicking the … Read More
People of all political stripes should send message against politicization of IRS
To the Editor: In addition to the conservative groups targeted by the IRS, it seems Romney donors were targeted by Obama campaign operatives. According to Idaho businessman and Republican donor Frank Vandersloot: “He (Obama) put a target on our backs, … Read More
Common Core is a federal government education albatross
To the Editor: What President Obama called “college and career-ready standards” during a speech before the national Governor’s Association in 2010 is in reality a federally mandated education curriculum known as Common Core, which consists of a set of requirements … Read More
Highland should let the people decide on gambling referendum
To the Editor: On April 9 Highland voters rejected video gambling in Highland by a 60 to 40 margin. Many people deem 1,100 a representative sample which expresses the entire community’s opinion. Do the voters know something the City Council … Read More
Open letter to President Obama
President Obama: As a former university lecturer on the subject of the U.S. Constitution, you know the federal Constitution is fundamental law which cannot be changed by legislation. You also know that the Amendments to the Constitution cannot be changed … Read More
Congress should say NO to Internet sales tax bill
To the Editor: The birth of our nation originated from the idea that citizens should not be taxed by governments in which they have no political voice. “No taxation without representation” was the battle cry of colonists in 1773 when … Read More
Andy Benes to keynote Congressional Prayer Breakfast April 29
To the Editor: The 15th Annual Congressional Prayer Breakfast will be held at 7:15 a.m., Monday, April 29 at the Gateway Center in Collinsville. The event’s sponsor, CBMC, announced that ticket sales have begun and can be obtained by calling (618) … Read More
Attend ESL town hall meeting May 18
To the Editor: On Saturday, May 18, the Civic Alliance of East St. Louis, will be hosting a citizens town hall meeting from 4-7 p.m. at the Family Development Center, 1025 State St. in East St. Louis. The public is … Read More



