Editorial: Court decision on pledge leaves question open
The Supreme Court threw out Michael Newdow's case on standing, not merits, regarding the Pledge of Allegiance. The ruling ends the specific suit but may allow others to challenge the phrase under God in light of church state separation.
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Aiken Standard Staff List Focuses on Key Roles
A roster of newsroom and management positions outlines leadership at the Aiken Standard. Scott B. Hunter serves as Publisher and Jeffrey B. Wallace as Editor with Arthur T. Zappa and Phillip Yates among senior staff.
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Tax cuts seen as misleading harm to working families
A critical review argues that decade of tax cuts benefits the wealthy while squeezing essential services like health care education and housing. It highlights higher property taxes rising college tuition and larger deficits passing costs to children and future generations. The piece urges honest cost reporting and tax code reform to restore fairness for working and middle class Americans.
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Exodus as education reform driven by Christian parents
The Southern Baptist Convention weighs a resolution urging parents to withdraw children from public schools and homeschool or enroll in private Christian academies. Proponents argue government schools threaten religious values and propose a major shift toward non government education to improve standards and outcomes.
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Lonesome Willy Goose Delights Locals on Banks Mill Road
Residents recall a solitary goose named Lonesome Willy that greeted drivers along Talatha Church Road near Chapman's Pond. He was seen with a Canada goose and brought comfort to the community, though he has not been seen for weeks, inspiring fond memories and concern from neighbors.
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Citizens Park lauded as asset to Aiken by visitor
A visitor praises Citizens Park in Aiken for its beauty cleanliness and design. The park’s shaded mounds behind home plate and canopy space receive credit for encouraging orderly behavior. The writer commends residents for supporting organized sports and wholesome family activity.
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Unite to Fight Terrorism Across the Nation
A speaker argues for national unity against terrorism, assigning blame to both Bush and Clinton administrations for insufficient homeland security and intelligence prior to 9/11, and urges stronger action to prevent future attacks.
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