Quotes of the Week from Aiken area figures
A collection of remarks from local officials and residents on policy shifts funding ideas and opportunities. Maria McClure cites bus policy changes requiring buses to stay at schools. Vicki Simons envisions a 2 cent sales tax funding school operations. Fred Humes speculates on automotive investment in the county. Jack Herrmann praises Washington Group International’s Los Alamos contract. Carey Johnson comments on Orangeburg Wilkinson interest in his job. Chris Coffey enjoys Hopelands Christmas garden visits. George Peterson notes Paul Williams victory over Alfonso Sanchez as a career step.
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Drug courts offer treatment over prison for addicts
Law enforcement officials urge expanding South Carolina drug courts as a better method to handle drug offenders. They argue prison is costly and often ineffective, while enforced treatment through the court system can keep families intact and reduce recidivism for nonviolent drug users. The Spanganburg Herald Journal
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Aiken County Taxpayers Association Briefing Displayed
Vicki Simons, spokesperson for Aiken County Taxpayers Association, speaks at a press conference. Background features Scott Singer, County Councilman, Mayor Cavanaugh, and City Councilman Dick Smith during the event.
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Property tax reform debate on local government impact
A discussion questions the statewide property tax reform. It predicts a broad effect on local government and education funding, arguing the burdens would shift toward poorer residents and away from wealthier groups. It also questions potential benefits, suggesting only the wealthy might gain slight satisfaction.
Creation evolution clash in school debates stirs faith memory
Paula Knight Bolton recalls high school science class with Mr Salter who argued creation days could be vast periods and that faith and science need not conflict. She cites renowned scientists as Bible believers and urges teachers to present both sides while affirming creation science.
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Privacy hypocrites drive left’s security stance critique
Column accuses opponents of civil-liberties absolutism of hypocrisy while attacking current and past NSA surveillance debates. It cites The New York Times and ACLU, mocks calls to bar race considerations in terror threats, and notes alleged selective outrage across political groups. It recounts Oklahoma City era satellite spying claims and argues double standards shape media coverage and policy debates.
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Letters to the Exciter Addressed For Public Input
Readers are invited to send their opinions on local issues to the Exciter column at Aiken Standard. Write letters expressing concerns and ideas and mail to Box 456, Aiken, S.C. 20802 for potential publication.
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Edgefield Counties
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George Peterson
Paul Williams
Alfonso Sanchez
S.C. Drug Courts
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Herald Journal
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Timothy E. O'Briant Tobriant
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Michelle Malkin
Timothy McVeigh
MCI
Osama bin Laden
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