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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 2017
Page
9
Publisher Rhonda Overbey and News Editor Holly Kemp lead the page. Thought of the Day quotes Brazilian poet Adelia Prado on suffering, with a brief emphasis on universal language.
Lancaster case prompts renewed call for action on gun penalties. The 2 year old Jacarion Gladden was killed by a gun owned by an felon in Lancaster County. Proposals to raise penalties for repeat violators stall in Columbia, with advocates urging passage to curb gun violence.
A column accuses media and politicians of politicizing Hurricane Harvey, citing Houston floods and past events. It contrasts Democratic mayors and Republican leaders, claims both sides manipulate blame, and argues for personal responsibility and prudent evacuation actions.
A reader laments attempts to replace historic American heroes with minority figures and criticizes statue removals as erasing history. He argues states and citizens must preserve lessons from the past, while condemning violence against opposing views and endorsing calm, lawful discourse.
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters up to 500 words with writer address and daytime phone for verification. Include a brief headline. Emails go to letters at aikenstandard dot com or mail to Letters to the Editor P O Box 456 Aiken SC 29801. Publication is discretionary.
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