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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1999
Page
11
Editorial lauds SCANA plan to locate a 129 new job customer call center at Centennial Corporate Center in Aiken. The $4.3 million project reuses an existing building and links to a Charleston facility to handle natural gas inquiries.
A Detroit Free Press opinion warns against a Senate vote to amend the Constitution to ban flag desecration. It argues the measure would curb free speech, risks a slippery slope, and contrasts past Supreme Court rulings with modern outrage over flag burning.
A column condemns Rosie O Donnell and Spike Lee for attacking the NRA while arguing gun violence trends show decline and permissive laws correlate with lower crime. It contrasts federal enforcement, Clinton policies, and media outrage with calls for responsible debate and accountability.
Capitol Hill Republicans mutter at leadership as polls show Democrats ahead on party preference. Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott and House Speaker Dennis Hastert face backlash over gun control, Kosovo votes, and perceived political missteps amid a GOP struggle to define goals in a post Cold War era.
A writer argues that framing issues as abuse changes the tone of gun debates. He suggests replacing phrases like gun control and gun abuse with more neutral language to avoid passion and polarization. The piece critiques how language can shape public opinion and values in America.
Letter from reader challenges claim that Ronnie Young can fire staff over taped council content. They defend legal tape use per Barbara Morgan and urge scrutiny of spending, urging public attendance and possible removal of public servants to protect funds.
The writer asks to publish a letter with signature and full contact details for verification. The request includes a mailing address and both daytime and home phone numbers, and notes edits may occur. Letters should be addressed to Letters to the Editor at Aiken Standard in Aiken South Carolina.
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