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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 05, 2003
Page
11
The piece argues against Gov. Mark Sanford's plan to issue behavior based grades for each student, warning of parent confusion and potential harm. It questions lawmakers fiscal responsibility amid budget crises and suggests conduct grades reflect politics more than education.
The Aiken Standard outlines submission rules for Letters to the Editor including required signature mailing address and daytime and home phone numbers for verification. It notes letters may be edited and condensed and limits submissions to one letter every 30 days to ensure variety.
The Aiken Standard lists its leadership and key staff including Publisher Scott B. Hunter Editor Jeffrey B. Wallace Advertising Director Art Zappa Business Manager Ellen C. Priest Managing Editor Timothy E. O Briant Production Director Phillip Yates Circulation Director Scot Newsom Systems Manager J David Boyd Customer Service Manager Letitia Jefferson
A critical column accuses Washington and Miami educators of a broad embezzlement scheme draining public school funds. It cites the son-in-law of a union official pleading guilty to money laundering, elaborate items seized by FBI, and calls out the American Federation of Teachers leadership for lax audits.
Opinion laments a shift in American culture over four decades as notorious figures profit from misdeeds Monica Lewinsky hosts a prime time show and other scandals boost careers. critics accuse media and public figures of celebrating boorish behavior while neglecting genuine accountability.
Sandy Collins Heinrich of Aiken recounts turning her late father’s workshop stockpile into a donation for the Aiken County Career and Tech Center. Jim Mullen suggested the idea, and Kathy Mixson coordinates contact at 599-7300 to help others donate useful equipment for student learning.
The writer argues rising anti U S sentiment stems from U N inefficacy over Iraq and urges Congress to back H R 1146 for U S withdrawal. Citing Article 25, the piece claims UN decisions threaten sovereignty and accuses the 1945 U S entry of being a poor decision to be reversed now.
Rob Smith of Aiken argues that the Bush administration lacks legitimacy after a contested election and accuses leaders of attacking foreign nations for oil. He contends pastors bias toward Republicans influence American Christianity and criticizes domestic cuts while calling for accountability before addressing international affairs.
A letter from Neil O. Myers of Alken argues higher taxes hit seniors hardest, urges lawmakers to raise taxes to cover shortfalls. He criticizes school tax increases and supports Tommy Moore's sales tax proposal, noting those without money would avoid higher sales tax.
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