Verdicts in Nichols trial spark debate over Oklahoma City bombing
The jury found Terry Nichols guilty of manslaughter rather than murder, while Timothy McVeigh was convicted of murder. The piece argues Nichols was a follower in the plot, not the mastermind, and questions applying the death penalty to Nichols given McVeigh’s sentence.
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Alfred P. Murrah Fedral
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No Exit in Bosnia Strategy Haunts Clinton Policy
The piece compares US Bosnia policy to Sartre's No Exit, noting entangled peacekeeping and no clear exit. It highlights American troops under NATO, and President Clinton's decision to extend participation beyond planned withdrawal without offering a concrete exit plan, framing it as a central flaw of the administration's approach.
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Our Freedom Is Theirs To Govern Abroad
Steven Greenhut argues the U S government expands control at home and missions overseas under the banner of freedom He critiques fair housing IRS enforcement domestic policy and international aims accusing leaders of coercive overreach and cultural imperialism with contemporary examples and a critical tone.
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When the Price Tag Chokes the Gift of Love
Leonard Pitts of the Miami Herald writes about a family video project that spiraled from a simple gift into a costly, nostalgic drama. He recalls spending 850 dollars on software, hardware, and repairs to create a home movie that becomes a reflection on memory, sentiment, and the toll of excess.
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Letters to the editor defend Aiken schools budget gains
Linda B. Eldridge superintendent of Aiken Public Schools defends the district budget, notes a shift from a negative fund balance to a projected 2 million contingency, and counters criticisms about per pupil expenditures and use of funds. She highlights classroom spending, district performance, and openness to discuss the budget with readers.
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Aiken Standard welcomes Letters to the Editor
Readers are invited to submit brief letters with the writer signature, mailing address, and daytime and home phone numbers for verification. All letters may be edited or condensed. Address Letters to the Editor, Aiken Standard, PO Box 456, Aiken SC 29802 or email editorial at aescape.ner
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