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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 2008
Page
15
The letter urges public input on open meetings laws, praising South Carolina FOIA and noting many government bodies fail to hold open sessions. It stresses transparency, accountability, and the duty of officials to avoid secret executive sessions, inviting readers to participate in Sunshine Week.
The Colorado Supreme Court affirmed a 40 year sentence for Michael R. Batchelor who drank with his three juvenile sons and forced a 15 year old to drive a pickup, killing his three sons in a crash and injuring the others. The ruling rejects appeals as grieving mother statements echo the community view.
A column critiques race and gender labels in politics, noting Ferraro Callejo and Power quotes and the Clintons' stance. It argues speech is constrained by outrage managers and questions who bears blame for racial and gendered rhetoric. It frames Obama as biracial shaping national unity and condemns identity politics as the real monster.
Lance Mackey, a 37 year old throat cancer survivor, secures back to back victories in the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race amid a modest boast about his achievement.
Readers are invited to submit opinions about issues of concern. Letters should be 200 words or less and may be edited for length and clarity. Send to Letters to the Editor at Alken Standard, Box 456, Aken, S.C. 29802 or email or fax to the provided contact.
A veto by President Bush blocked a Democratic bill to bar CIA use of simulated drowning and coercive methods. Senator Feinstein condemned the veto saying it leaves room for mistreatment, while Senator Graham argued mistreatment yields no reliable information. Proponents cite past harms to soldiers and claim the program helped stop plots and protect the nation. The debate centers on safety versus America's image and ethical concerns.
The Greenville News reports a movement to move away from old grounded practices toward a 21st century system. Proponents argue the governor needs more authority to be accountable for state operations and tax dollars while improving efficiency and global competitiveness.
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