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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 2010
Page
15
A letters page argues for bans on texting and handheld cell use while driving. The writer cites national attention and claims a five second gaze gap at speed endangers others, urging South Carolina legislators to act before fatalities rise.
Sam and Joan Moffett urge the Legislature to repeal the two tiered residential property tax on new buyers, arguing the scheme unfairly raises taxes for successive owners while coastal and local interests resist change. The letter cites a quoted Dr. Phil line and criticizes the current tax code as inequitable.
Publisher Scott B. Hunter editor Jeffrey B. Wallace Advertising Director Arthur T. Zappa Circulation Director Scot Newcom listed for the Aiken Standard newspaper staff and contact roles.
The letter argues for a leaner state budget under a lame duck governor, urging removal of two year colleges from the University of South Carolina system. It criticizes USC Union Lancaster Sumter Salkehatchie for duplicative administrative costs and transfers, and urges legislators to act boldly to taxpayer money. It notes the 2001 reciprocity law and advocates reducing expenditures in higher education.
The article critiques a Supreme Court decision allowing unlimited campaign donations by corporations and banks, arguing it undermines government of the people. It also discusses a separate piece praising the Savannah River Site for safely handling and de inventorying highly enriched uranium from 17 countries, including Turkey, highlighting nonproliferation efforts and DOE oversight.
Readers are invited to submit opinions on community issues to the Aiken Standard. Send letters by mail to Letters to the Editor Box 456 Aiken South Carolina 29802 or via email to letters at aikenstandard dot com or by fax at 648-6052.
The piece lauds Tim Tebow as SEC rushing TD leader, Heisman winner, and Florida Gators quarterback who inspired faith in fans. It criticizes opponents and Champions for Family focus amid a 30 second Super Bowl ad about Tebow’s mother choosing not to abort in 1987. It condemns feminist groups and calls for prayer for Tebow and similar role models.
Scott Hoyt of Moody's Economy.com says the economy is moving in the right direction after hitting a very low point, noting progress in recovery despite ongoing volatility. He emphasizes the uneven pace and lingering weakness.
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