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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 2005
Page
15
The editorial urges the 2005 South Carolina General Assembly to prioritize public education funding, noting repeated budget cuts have risen class sizes and local tax hikes. It criticizes proposed parental tax credits and calls for meeting the per pupil funding formula and NCLB standards.
National research shows crash rates per mile are higher for 16 to 19 year olds, with 16 to 17 year olds at almost three times the risk of 18 to 19 year olds. SUVs handle differently from cars, and many teens lack preparation for these dynamics, increasing rollover danger.
The Aiken Standard announces its staff with publishers editors and department heads. Names include Scott B. Hunter Jeffrey B. Wallace Arthur T. Zappa Ellen C. Priest Timothy E. O Briant Phillip Yates Scot Newcom J David Boyd Letitia Jefferson and related email handles.
Public debate centers on David Banach facing a proposed 25 year sentence for shining a laser at a private aircraft and a helicopter. Critics argue harsher penalties and federal crime status are needed to deter attacks risking civilian safety.
Letter writer R E Sutherland warns South Carolina residents about potential nuclear incidents at the Savannah River Site. He cites limited shelter capacity for 2,875 people across South Aiken High, Kennedy Middle, and Millbrook Elementary and criticizes state and federal neglect of 37 million gallons of liquid nuclear legacy waste. He claims editors silence his warnings and urges readers to heed the danger.
Carl Langley of Aiken writes urging the City Council to reopen the review of Judy Livingston's request to relocate a licensed beauty salon to Waterloo Street. He cites nearby licensed offices and fair hearing rights, asking for a new vote and Board of Appeals consideration. Separately, Charles Seitter blasts Bush plan to cut Social Security benefits, arguing the proposed changes harm future retirees and calling for protecting guaranteed benefits.
Rep Dwight Loftis argues to redefine public education as an ideal of accessible quality for all children rather than just public schooling. He supports Put Parents in Charge as a tax relief and school choice measure, citing research from Harvard Princeton and others that choice improves achievement and parental satisfaction. Loftis claims opponents cling to the status quo and urges reform to reduce unemployment and drive better outcomes. He notes his background as a Greenville County School Board trustee and state representative.
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