'Responsible' is beyond Mr. Ozmint's reach
      Jon Ozmint's plan to lop a couple of months off the terms of nearly all prisoners so he can close down prisons and save money is not a responsible one. But the Legislature's unwillingness to deal with dangerously underfunded prisons in a responsible way has made this the least irresponsible option he has.
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A great idea, but at the wrong time
      Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer's proposal to create a program that will help the state's senior citizens avoid fraudulent businesses is a well-intentioned idea that may be coming at the most inopportune time. ... Great idea, if not for the budget shortfalls currently being experienced by the state.
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Removing tax shouldn't be part of the equation
      A no-tax weekend for firearms sales? The natural question that comes to mind is, "Why?" It is understandable for the state to have a tax-free weekend for back-toschool shopping. That saves money for the average taxpayer who is trying to save every dollar while preparing to send sons and daughters to school for another year. ...
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Arts organizations must take 'creative' to new level
      The financial crisis facing the Charleston Symphony Orchestra, Charleston Stage, the Charleston Ballet Theatre and other local arts groups demands that these organizations take "creative" to a new level.
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