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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 2021
Page
10
The Aiken Standard is a durable local newspaper established in 1867. Publisher Rhonda Overby and Executive Editor John Boyette steer editorial leadership with Holly Kemp serving as News Editor.
A reader comment on the Index-Journal Facebook post about Gov. Henry McMaster’s stance on mask mandates in public schools questions herd immunity and the ethics of protecting the vulnerable. The piece contrasts vaccination benefits with “thinning the herd” rhetoric and cites a bishop’s quote on enlightened selfishness.
A readers’ letter column blasts current U S border policy and COVID measures, cites Mark Morgan figures of illegals released and testing gaps, and labels DHS actions as threats. It also argues against Roe v Wade reversal and elevates concerns about government control and personal choice.
Opinion column debates the U S withdrawal from Afghanistan after 20 years, comparing it to Vietnam and weighing outcomes. It argues against perpetual nation building, examines questions for Biden's decision, and proposes a National Service Corps as a path to stronger public support for troops. The author, Anthony J DiStefano, cites long public service and ties to Ohio and Aiken.
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with writer address and daytime phone for verification. Limit under 500 words. editors may edit for length and taste. No pen names or anonymous submissions. include a brief headline and email to letters at aikenstandard.com or mail to Letters to the Editor P O Box 456 Aiken SC 29801.
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