Editorial quotes on justice and society cross the nation
A montage of remarks from public figures and officials reveals divergent views on legal probes, political ambition, faith, and social change. Notable voices include attorney Robert Harte on a Townsend case, Skip Townsend’s exoneration, Judy Buenoano before execution, Pope John Paul I urging Nigeria reform, and Sen. Bob Kerrey outlining a presidential bid strategy.
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Attorney General’ Office
Skip) Townsend
Aiken
Robert Harte
Oil price boom may lull, but danger looms for supply
The article argues cheap oil masks a looming shortage as demand rises and reserves age. Experts Colin Campbell and Jean Lanerrere warn demand could outstrip supply within a decade, with OPEC near 40 percent control and potential price shocks. It urges investing in alternatives like natural gas, wind, and solar, and ending subsidies to accelerate transition.
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Asia
Texaco
Amoco
Scientific American
Colin Campbell
Jean Lanerrere
North Sea
Alaska
Soviet Union
OPEC
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
Iraq
United States
David Greene
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Congress
Politics of education and tax changes in South Carolina
The piece argues public schooling quality hinges on politics and class sizes, noting Senate aims for 15 students per teacher in K-3 but lacking funding. It laments partisan fights between Senate Democrats and Republican House, warns auto tax cuts could shift costs, and urges full study of tax reform and effects on local services before constitutional amendments.
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State Senate
House
Senate
House of Representatives
General Assembly
South Carolina
Chamber of Commerce
New Jersey
Florida
Georgia
Call for New Ellenton leadership amid water woes and lawsuits
A reader urges change in New Ellenton leadership citing ongoing lawsuits by the Water Commission, insufficient water pressure and blue staining, possible leaks, and EPA and health department notices. The letter urges voters to require oath adherence, support outsiders with no hidden agendas, and hold officials accountable at the polls.
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Cgene Crawford
New Ellenton
Crawford
Tink Sanders
New
Water Commission
Florida Street
Old Whiskey Road
Woodland Avenue
New Ellenton Water Department
Environmental Protection Agency
S. C. Department of Health and Environmental Control
Letters to the Editor at Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard welcomes brief letters to the editor. Include signature, mailing address, and daytime and home phone numbers for verification. Address Letters to the Editor, Aiken Standard, PO Box 456, Aiken SC 29002, or email editorial@scape.net.
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Aiken
Aiken Standard
Editorial
Scescape.net
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Skip ‘Townsend
Jim Bellotti
Townsend
Judy Buenoano
Florida Electric Chair
Jack Brock
General Accounting Office
State Department
Steve Oesch
The
Insurance Institute
Nebraska
Bob Kerrey
Pope John Paul 1
Nigeria
Flynn Harrell
Southern Baptist Convention
Presbyterian Church
Russell Carpenter
Arkansas
Dale Haas
Llbright
John Paul
Scott B. Hunter
Ectn
Haine
David Boyd
Woruitout
Chris DeCardy
Environmental Media Services
Washington, D.C
Myrtle Beach
Sun News
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