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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 2015
Page
11
Editorial note reflects a maxim about work and motivation. It cites the idea that the job never begun, if not started, takes longer to complete. The piece invites readers to consider action over procrastination.
Gallup poll shows Americans view poor leadership in government as the top issue in 2014 as economy improves and Middle East drawdown shifts focus. Voters blame Congress and the White House for gridlock while noting ACA rollout, VA failures, and NSA surveillance erode confidence. Bipartisan action in the new term is needed to restore faith and propel progress.
Misfiring on gun education lawmakers in South Carolina push a Dec 15 Second Amendment Awareness Day with a poster and essay contest and a three week class approved by the NRA. Critics note schools already teach the Constitution and warn of tying firearms to schools. The bill also targets speech about guns, arguing zero tolerance policies erode rights. Supporters cite firearm safety courses and constitutional roots of the right to bear arms. Critics say guns do not belong in schools and urge First Amendment focus instead.
Columnist George Will notes a Kentucky district court ruling striking down a certificate of necessity for movers, framing it as a liberty victory against crony capitalism. The piece traces CONs, historic equal protection challenges, and calls for renewed judicial scrutiny of economic regulation.
The Aiken Standard accepts signed letters with the writer's address and daytime phone for verification. Submissions must be under 300 words and are subject to editing for length, libel, and taste. No pen names or anonymous letters. publication is discretionary and may exclude letters tied to organized campaigns.
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