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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1993
Page
4
An opinion piece argues the war on drugs fails due to excessive enforcement and insufficient treatment. It cites rising drug use, violence, and social harm despite spending increases. It calls for a 50 50 split and broader treatment programs to reduce addiction and protect communities.
A reader lashed at tax office policies taxing four wheel drive vehicles as luxury. They argued road taxes harm daily commuters and pothole repairs in Henderson Street. A second letter defends draft dodgers, praising service and criticizing Mrs Dubose and Bill Clinton.
The Aiken County Clemson Club hosted a student reception to connect high school students with Clemson University officials. Area alumni and businesses supported the event, with Aiken Electric Cooperative providing the facility and Treats n Sweets Bakery handling catering.
The Aiken Standard invites letters to the editor signed by the writer and including a mailing address. Letters should be readable and brief, preferably typewritten, and are subject to editing and condensing. Send to The Editor Box 456 Aiken SC 29802.
Military reporting criticizes defense officials for evasive statements at hearings on whether to cut Air National Guard interceptor squadrons and shift planes to other services. The piece notes omitted language from the Joint Chiefs and cites pointed exchanges involving Rep. Spence, Sen. Bond, and Rep. Conyers.
Myriam Marquez argues in the Orlando Sentinel that deteriorating youth behavior stems from parental neglect of duties. She cites UK Jamie Bulger case fallout and US trends of kids arming and misusing media. Parents must monitor what children watch and oppose desensitizing violence.
In a cooling editorial tone the piece argues the Supreme Court did not endorse executing an innocent man. It notes Herrera’s 1990 after discovery evidence, his habeas petitions, and the lack of a persuasive innocence showing. The author endorses Rehnquist's stance as measured and cautions against overreaction.
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