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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 2014
Page
13
An editorial board reflects on national identity noting that true greatness arises when a country recognizes it has no external refuge to rely on. The piece argues self-reliance strengthens liberty and civic resolve. It emphasizes independence as a core historical and moral premise.
The House voted 273 to 156 to empower President Obama to train Syrian opposition fighters at a Saudi base to combat the Islamic State. A key condition requires an unclassified report on how the plan fits the broader strategy, execution details, trainee selection, and monitoring to prevent defections, with progress reports to follow. Senate language integrated these oversight elements into funding resolutions, avoiding a formal authorization vote.
Catherine Rampell argues that federal and local spending on children will shrink as the elderly gain priority. Using Urban Institute data, she notes a rise in 2013 but a projected fall to 7.8 percent by 2024, with per capita gaps widening between seniors and children amid policy inertia and aging demographics.
In November voters face a yes or no on raising the county sales tax to 8 percent to fund school facilities. Critics cite last year’s $12 million foregone tax for North Augusta waterfront and warn higher taxes hurt local business while funds never fully expire despite claims of a 10 year limit. They advocate keeping 7 percent and directing 1 percent to schools. Additionally a letter praises The Music Man at Aiken Community Playhouse, praising local talent and urging attendance.
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