Lawmakers urged to override veto on school choice plan
In South Carolina, lawmakers support a three year phased plan for statewide public school choice, but Gov. Sanford vetoes over private school funding. Editors urge overriding the veto, noting private schools lack universal accountability and that rural and low income districts need broad support.
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Wagener
Bill Ward
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Bass
Aiken County
Parker on Nifong legacy and Duke review
Kathleen Parker argues Nifong’s misconduct harmed real rape victims and bound future justice by a flawed system. She condemns Durham and Duke for complicity and calls for reforms to counter politically correct groupthink in higher education.
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Miike Nifong
Durham County
N.C
Duke University
Nifong
KC Johnson
Brooklyn College
Gir
California
Jerry Brown
Durham
Duke
Richard Brodhead
America
Kathleen Parker
Washington Post Writers Group
Quote on homeownership costs from Rene Otero
Rene Otero calls the typical yearly homeownership cost an average of 175 dollars a year a joke. The remark highlights perceived high expenses for homeowners in the current market.
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Rene Otero
Vaccine Autism Debate Tackles Correlation Claims
Maurine Meleck of North Augusta discusses the possible link between vaccines and autism. She criticizes the Center for Disease Control and Institute of Medicine for alleged conflicts of interest.
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Maurine Meleck
North Augusta
Center For Disease Control
Institute of Medicine
Letters to the Editor Call for Community Opinions
Readers are invited to submit letters about issues under 200 words. Letters may be edited for clarity and space. Send to Letters to the Editor Axon Standard Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 or via email or fax at the listed address.
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Lieberman column aims to push Iran attack agenda
A letter claims Senator Lieberman uses a Wall Street Journal column to sway readers toward war with Iran, alleging his loyalty to Israel shapes U S policy rather than independent judgment. The writer notes Lieberman’s 2000 Democratic VP candidacy and questions motives and influence.
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Lieberman
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Middle East
Democratic Party
Joaquin Godoy Aiken
Immigration bill seen as cosmetic ploy by critics
Arthur Gregory Aiken argues in a critical letter that the immigration bill is a cosmetic measure, designed to placate voters while allowing continued illegal entry. He cites Heritage Foundation costs, Manhattan Institute data, and predicts many immigrants will not seek citizenship, urging a shift toward skilled newcomers and a credible third party.
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