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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 2009
Page
11
The editorial lauds Public Education Partners CPR plan Citizens Paying Responsibly to counter state budget cuts. It notes loss of local tax funding due to tax shifts and declining sales tax, praising residents who return property tax savings to the School District and urging more support to protect students and the state's future.
Letters to the editor invite residents to attend a TEA Party in Aiken on Saturday at 1 p.m. behind the Municipal Building rain or shine. The event features speakers including congressional candidates state representatives and city county council members along with entertainment.
Aiken residents are invited to a TEA Party in The Alley this Saturday at 1 p.m. The event will feature speakers, music, and other activities with a prize for the best protest sign.
The Aiken Standard lists Scott B. Hunter as publisher and Jeffrey B. Wallace as editor with Jeffrey Aiken staff roles including Arthur Zappa as Advertising Director and Timothy E. O Briant as News Director.
Pam Rodriguez is praised for 21 years of service at Regions Bank in Aiken. Colleagues commend her problem solving, knowledge of actions, efficiency, and loyalty in serving customer financial needs.
A reader condemns the Aiken Lobster Race citing animal suffering and calls for compassion toward all life. The letter argues religion belongs in politics, cites Gandhi and Confucius, and urges support for CPR Citizens Paying Responsibly to restore funding for public education in Columbia.
A political essay argues three types of Americans red blooded, socialist and neutral. It contends socialism relies on government funding and deception to win elections, while constitutional republic supporters favor self reliance. It advocates a second American Revolution and clear alignment.
Aiken residents recount raising five children through parochial schools while supporting public education via taxes. They stress the vital role of public schooling in American character and economic leadership, noting gratitude for disciplined Catholic schooling alongside public opportunities.
A letter from Charlie Staffa and John Broome notes a visit to VZ's Big Easy, praising New Orleans style cuisine and the restaurant's recent opening in the former Olive Oils building. The piece also references a political excerpt from The Communist Manifesto 1848 and urges readers to wake up America.
A newspaper tribute lauds Friedel Ransenberg as a true hero who survived German dangers through his own actions and resilience. The writer urges personal accountability and credit for survival, contrasting self reliance with attributing outcomes to others or to a deity.
The writer denounces a hate filled letter from Germans and condemns venom and hatred in public discourse. They contrast free speech with the harm of spreading hate and urge higher standards for publishing controversial opinions. The author notes many societies lack open dissent and expresses pity for those consumed by hatred.
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