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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 2003
Page
15
Editorial argues South Carolina must fully fund public education, warning current budgets underfund per pupil at 1600 to 1900 versus 2200. It ties funding to No Child Left Behind compliance, warns of declines in scores, economic impact, and outflow of families. Calls for raising taxes if needed to invest in schools and future prosperity.
The Aiken Standard lists publisher Scott B. Hunter editor Jeffrey B. Wallace and staff including advertising director Art Zappa business manager Ellen Priest production director Phillip Yates and executives David Boyd Letitia Jefferson Tim O Briant Scot Newcom systems manages 4.
Human rights groups demand the release of four juvenile detainees at Guantanamo Bay and discuss the case of 17 year old Lee Malvo. Proponents argue youths are brainwashed while prosecutors note violent acts and threats. The narrative contrasts age with culpability in terrorism and murder cases.
James Gallman announces resignation as president of the South Carolina NAACP after six years leading during a pivotal era that included the removal of the Confederate flag from the State House grounds. He will stay active in community work and heads Head Start for Aiken and Barnwell counties while encouraging broader focus beyond the flag dispute.
A reader argues protesting is a constitutional right and rebuts claims that antiwar protests border on treason. He cites Congress declare wars, cites 1941, Korea as police actions, and Gulf of Tonkin as not a declared war, stressing oversight of politicians and generals. He recalls military service from 1948 to 1952 and praises civilian protest as a check on power.
Aiken County community praises Heather Hanna for visiting the April meeting of the Aiken Pregnancy Care Center's Pure Hearts Club. The Miss Aiken County winner spoke to fifth grade girls about choosing a pure lifestyle, staying faithful, and aiming high despite peer pressure.
The Aiken Standard invites brief letters with signature, address, and daytime and home phone numbers for verification. Letters may be edited and condensed. Only one letter per writer every 30 days. address to Letters to the Editor PO Box 456 Aiken SC 29802. email swallace at aikenstandard dot com. fax 808-648-6062.
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