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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 2006
Page
15
The editorial reflects on Palm Sunday and Holy Week, tracing Jesus Christ’s journey from triumph to crucifixion and resurrection. It links Christian faith to America’s founding principles of religious freedom, urging citizens to recognize the early settlers’ influence on the nation’s government and values.
Citizens contact 911 over unattended children in vehicles as calls increase in summer. City officials urge awareness and prompt reporting to protect kids.
Lawmakers passed a uniform school start date citing tourism needs and political points. Upstate boards pushed for earlier terms for testing, while coastal districts favored later starts to support tourism hiring. Senator Leventis framed the debate as a home rule issue, criticizing eroded autonomy in education policy.
Sen. Edward M. Kennedy cites politics outrunning policy after a compromise immigration bill collapses amid internal rifts in both parties.
The column argues illegal aliens are not all criminals and many pay taxes, cites Social Security payroll taxes and Medicare contributions, and notes that most face lengthy legal entry processes. It calls for stronger border security and flexible reforms to allow legal entry while reducing illegal immigration.
A trio of bills in the South Carolina Legislature seek to raise the cigarette tax by 30 to 32 cents with additional yearly adjustments. Supporters say higher taxes curb youth smoking, save lives, and fund prevention, urging a move toward the national average and public health gains.
Phyllis Labine Wagener suggests two Wal Marts to ease traffic and keep shopping local. She prefers one site on each city side and urges adding a Sam's Club to shorten trips to Columbia and Aiken.
Harry and Sandy Sheridan of Aiken thank responders who helped after a March 28 rollover on U S 278 east of S.C. 19 at 5 30 p m. They name a paramedic en route to work a nurse leaving work and the New Ellenton Fire Department and extend blessings.
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