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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 2000
Page
5
Bernard Berenson, the Lithuanian American art critic and author, reflects that people often dislike us not for faults but for our qualities. His remark emphasizes inner traits shaping others' reactions.
Editorial argues about a $1.9 trillion surplus over ten years and how lawmakers plan tax cuts and spending. It cites Democratic and Republican plans to protect Social Security, rebalance Medicare funding, and allocate hundreds of billions to hospitals and defense while projecting a remaining $400 billion after cuts.
A call for a worldwide coalition to combat AIDS in southern Africa and around the globe. Leaders and organizations must train staff to reduce stigma, spread urgent information, and commit resources for prevention and treatment nationwide. The task is daunting but doable with coordinated efforts.
The South Carolina attorney general reflects on the $82.5 million private law firm payout in the tobacco settlement, praising Ness Motley’s work but condemning the hiring system as cronyistic. He proposes the Private Counsel Reform Act to enforce competitive bidding, legislative oversight, strict accountability for contingent fees, and a cap on hourly rates to restore public confidence. He credits the settlement’s $2.2 billion benefit to NASCAR and tobacco farmers, while acknowledging the need for a fairer, transparent process.
Washington columnist Sandy Grady argues Dick Gephardt offers the strongest path for Al Gore’s comeback. Gephardt, a labor ally and House minority leader, could blunt Ralph Nader’s challenge, reconnect Gore with labor, and keep the White House in Democratic hands if Gore taps him as vice president.
Philip Terzian argues against the notion of a widening digital divide shaping society. He questions the panacea of universal Internet access and notes education should prioritize music and traditional study over costly computer programs. He cites limited evidence of computers boosting academic outcomes and warns of overreliance on technology in classrooms.
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