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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 2004
Page
11
Editorial accuses San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom of violating state and federal law by authorizing same sex marriages. It argues courts should decide such issues and urges nullification of unions deemed illegal. The piece asserts marriage remains defined as a union of man and woman.
Unclear text appears to list staff and contact handles for the Aiken Standard including names such as Scott B. Hunter Jeffrey B. Wallace Arthur T. Zappa Ellen C. Priest Timothy E. O Briant Phillip Yates Scot Newcom J David Boyd and Letitia Jefferson with email-like identifiers.
The piece argues for UN authority to guide Iraq to self rule and elections amid Shiite calls for direct voting under Ayatollah Sistani. It notes Bremer's reluctance to relinquish control and warns that ignoring Iraqi nationalism could trigger civil conflict.
The author argues the United States must commit long term to Haiti, noting past occupations since 1915 and 1958 and 1994. He asserts Haiti's proximity and poverty demand sustained reconstruction, praising Haitian resilience and schooling while urging a 25 year, billions-spent effort to rebuild a nation seen as a regional disgrace.
The Spartanburg Herald Journal argues for raising South Carolina cigarette tax from 7 to 62 cents per pack to fund Medicaid or cut income taxes. Supporters say it boosts health funding and growth. opponents cite tax fairness and general opposition to tax increases.
The Anderson Independent Mail argues for a primary seat belt law noting current enforcement only via other violations. It cites safety experts and National Safety Council data showing billions in injury costs, urging lawmakers to act to protect citizens and encourage parental and child seat belt use.
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