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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 2007
Page
9
The Aiken County arrests of 13 workers for fraud and improper documents sharpens the national immigration debate. The piece argues laws must be enforced while acknowledging jobs some illegals fill, urging lawmakers, employers, and law enforcement to act together.
Editor notes current dispute as James Cameron’s Discovery Channel film The Lost Tomb of Jesus asserts a 1980 ossuary bears Jesus and Mary Magdalene. Critics say bones imply no resurrection and Christian leaders dismiss the claim, while pondering wider religious reactions.
A column reflects on The Necessary Book as a guide to vital information for life eternal. It contrasts how a wealthy versus modest person would fill the book, emphasizing spiritual well being over financial security and citing Jesus parables about debt and reputation.
Biblical scholar Stephen Pfann questions acceptance of the tomb discovery narrative depicted in The Lost Tomb of Jesus saying Christians may reject it. New Jersey Assemblyman Michael Panter proposes tax relief for out of state military pay, arguing taxation harms service members.
The piece argues that sticking to familiar patterns can teach valuable lessons from others experiences. Letters to the Editor discuss the proposed GNEP project and critique a volunteer tax service facing possible closure due to funding shortfalls.
A letter writer recalls early signs of gang activity in Aiken and Crosland Park dating to the 1990s and urges a stern legal approach. He advocates harsher sentences for gang members involved in crimes and urges public support for law enforcement to reclaim peace and prevent further spread of gangs into schools and neighborhoods.
Lorraine Seeby recalls the Holley Building at 115 Laurens St Aiken noting Holley Hardware followed by Belk not B C Moore She shares memories of Belk sales in January and July with crowds and helpful shoppers and mentions leather jackets stored upstairs before asking about land cleared at the Robert Bell Parkway corner near the Gregg Highway.
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