Editorial argues for defining marriage as between a man and a woman
The piece cites President Bush and Sen. Daschle on marriage law, notes federal Defense of Marriage Act, and urges South Carolina to codify a man wife definition to avoid court dictated outcomes, arguing constitutional amendment isn’t needed. It stresses varying views and calls for state action to codify marriage.
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George W. Bush
White House
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Toronto
Canada
Tom Daschle
D-S.d
Daschle
South Carolina
Congress
Aiken Standard Names Editorial Team and Leadership
The Aiken Standard lists key staff including Publisher Scott B. Hunter DG, Advertising Director Arthur T. Zappa, Managing Editor Timothy E. O'Briant, Production Director Phillip Yates, and staff writers Letitia Jefferson and J. David Boyd.
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DG Wee Jeffrey B. Wallace
Arthur T. Zappa
Ellen C. Priest
Timothy E. O’briant
Low-rise fashion sparks debate over modesty and health
A fashion column critiques ultra low-rise jeans as vulgar and harmful, lists brands like Levi's Too Superlow and Gasoline Down2There, cites Avril Lavigne and Brad Pitt as trendsetters, and warns of meralgia paresthetica health risks. The piece laments erosion of modesty and urges a return to covering up.
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Los Angeles Times
Britney Spears
Levi's
Avril Lavigne
Salon.com
Janelle Brown
Daniel Patrick Moynihan
Avril
Brad Pitt
Jim Oldfield
Oldfield
Kate Hudson
Canadian Medical Association
Malvinder Parmar
Kate Hepburn
South Carolina school funding case heads to decision
Eight eastern districts sue over funding disparities seeking a ruling on minimally adequate education and equal opportunities. Judge Cooper hears the Manning case amid arguments that funding relies on property taxes and underfunding harms long term outcomes despite claimed opportunities.
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Thomas W. Cooper
Manning
South Carolina
Stephen Morrison
S.C. Supreme Court
Veterans ask public help for Retired Pay Restoration Act
A letter urges readers to contact their representatives to support The Retired Pay Restoration Act of 2003. The author notes a long overdue change dating to 1944 and argues current rules unfairly deduct retirement pay from disabled veterans while other federal groups receive full benefits. The piece questions President Bush’s stance and calls for action via postcard, email, or phone.
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John Q
Civil Service
DOD
Congress
Bush
State of the Union
America
One Accident Should Not Taint All Senior Drivers
A senior citizen writer disputes letters blaming seniors for driving faults citing a California crash as a single incident. The author argues youths cause many risks through speeding and reckless behavior and urges fairness in preserving independence and driving privileges for all ages.
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California
Wire Road
Letters to the Editor policy at Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard invites brief letters with signature and contact details for verification. Editing and condensing may occur and writers may submit no more than one letter every 30 days to diversify viewpoints. Mail or email and fax options are provided for submissions.
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