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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 14, 2003
Page
13
A concise reflection on choosing a future family over birth ties. The quote by Ring Lardner emphasizes that the bonds we form are more defining than the family we are born into.
Editorial warns that a coordinated Riyadh bombing killed 20, wounded 194, with at least seven Americans among the dead. It attributes the attack to al Qaeda linked violence, calls for united action against terrorism, and urges all nations to pool resources to defeat the scourge.
The Aiken Standard issues a correction for Tuesday’s guest column by Dr Frank Roberson. The first paragraph should state that their second daughter Lauren demanded an explanation for why school children face numerous standardized tests and that the newspaper apologizes for any inconvenience to readers and the author.
The Aiken Standard sets rules for letters to the editor requiring no more than one letter every 30 days. Submissions should be mailed to Letters to the Editor RO Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 or emailed to swallace at aikenstandard.com or faxed to 803 648 6052.
Publisher Scott B. Hunter and Editor Jeffrey B. Wallace lead the Aiken Standard with executive staff including Advertising Director Art Zappa and Business Manager Ellen C. Priest. Managing Editor Timothy E. O Briant, Phillip Yates, and circulation supervisor Scot Newcom are listed alongside customer service manager Letitia Jefferson and other staff.
Aiken readers argue Sen. Moore's plan to raise state sales tax to fund education and health would swell a bloated bureaucracy. They praise reform proposals from Reason Public Policy Institute and California's budget study as models for South Carolina.
The letter lauds John Bradley of the Aiken County School Board for broad outreach to students teachers and staff. It notes his patience listening to differing opinions and his commitment to high education standards for all while urging support for ongoing Red Cross blood donation efforts in the community.
Mildred W McNair cites National Republican Leadership Committee appeals and accuses President Bush of placing homosexuals in government posts. She denounces abortion as murder and urges support only for Republicans who oppose special rights for homosexuals and abortion funding.
Jordanne Bowma argues for higher school taxes to improve education for doctors, mechanics, grocers, scientists and builders. She notes 42 of 48 SC counties spend more on schools, cites Aiken as a low spender, and recalls mobile homes with leaks and pests. She proposes $60 yearly or $1.15 weekly contributions.
The Ladies Support Group of the James L Hammons Marine Corps League plans to charter a Blue Star Mothers of America chapter for CSRA. An organizational meeting is set for May 15 at Ridgeview Baptist Church in North Augusta. Membership welcomes mothers and stepmothers of service members, with associate options for spouses and friends. For details contact Judith Knight.
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