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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 2014
Page
15
Editorial note reflects on a Malayan proverb about repayable debt of kindness. It offers no news event, but presents a philosophical reflection on generosity and moral obligation within the Aiken Standard. The piece credits Ellen Priest and other editors for the audience and editorial stance.
Inspector General reports show that as many as 1.3 million applicants may lack verified legal residency and 2.9 million had inconsistencies during the first open enrollment. The findings suggest many signups may not qualify for coverage or subsidies and critique the premature rollout by the Obama administration.
The piece reviews stalled negotiations begun under President Obama and reenergized by Secretary of State Kerry, halted over West Bank settlements and unity talks with Hamas. It notes teen kidnappings and killings, Israeli rocket fire and Gaza strikes, and warns of a potential third intifada unless diplomacy resumes.
Pam Beckum of Aiken argues higher taxes do not guarantee better schools or growth and urges detailed research before editorial comparisons. Moses Mims discusses willow trees, a Dogwood Stable horse incident, and local construction impact amid voter ID law concerns and turnout worries.
Vincent Sheehen Democratic candidate for governor visited Aiken to oppose shipping German waste nuclear fuel to SRS. He urged residents to resist the move and criticized national leaders for canceling Yucca Mountain. He urged his party to address the root problem.
The Aiken Standard questions the salvage yard's stay as a long standing nuisance after 30 years of potential leaks. It urges health officials review the environmental impact and court orders, arguing removal could shape a refreshed city image and avoid a lasting bad rap.
Flyers promote the SRS GLOBE observance on June 25 at SANL Conference Center with speakers Jeffrey Graham of the Equality Foundation of Georgia and Dot Harris. The program highlights the GLOBE Award for Promoting Diversity at the Savannah River Site plus remarks on Same Love and the movement for the freedom to marry.
The July 7 Aiken Standard reports the voter ID law as a resounding success, promoted to address voter fraud. It argues the law was needed to solve a problem that the article says has never been proven.
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