Editorial helmet laws may get a fresh look in South Carolina
Readers weigh in as Roethlisberger’s motorcycle crash rekindles the helmet debate. The piece notes SC’s lack of a helmet law, cites safety and cost concerns, rider freedom, and calls lawmakers to revisit whether a change is needed or if riders perform better helmetless.
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Pittsburgh Steelers
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Letter to the Editor on Juvenile Case Plea
A reader denounces the June 6 Aiken Standard article Juvenile in Kitten Case Pleads Guilty. The writer condemns juvenile court handling of a 12 year old, urges humane treatment, questions extended evaluations, and argues the case and its publicity harm the child and his mother.
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Columbia
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Graniteville follow up care survey prompts need for funds
Residents discuss funding to expand screening and follow up care after a chlorine leak. Screenings prompted previously reluctant residents to seek medical attention. Follow up care is vital, with a suggestion to use Margaret J. Weston Health Center for those without a private physician.
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Resignation Letter Honors Dr Roberson At Aiken Schools
A parent pleads for Dr Roberson to stay as Associate Superintendent, praising his open door policy and focus on children. The letter laments the “good old boy” system and notes concern over staff treatment and rising costs, urging action to keep Roberson in education. It also cites national budget issues and a self serving legislative pay raise. readers are invited to send opinions to the Letters to the Editor.
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Column on Ann Coulter and the ideological media jungle
The author argues Coulter ignores critics, using personal attacks to defend conservative aims. He notes media hostility to the Jersey Girls controversy and contrasts left and right tactics, urging reason over smear while acknowledging Coulter’s appeal to her base. The piece frames a polarized media landscape.
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Air America Radio Network
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Murtha Criticizes Bush Iraq Policy in House Remarks
Rep. John Murtha of Pennsylvania challenges the Bush administration’s war strategy, urging policy changes and accountability in the Iraq conflict during recent congressional remarks.
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John Murtha
Bush Administration
Iraq
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