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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 2017
Page
9
Publisher Rhonda Overbey and editor staff are listed with a Thought of the Day attributed to William Lyon Phelps. The item commemorates the origin year 1867 and notes the newspaper leadership.
The state DOC reports about 655 correctional officer vacancies with staffing stretched thin. Proposed recruitment from Puerto Rico highlights pay and retention issues as two inmates die this month and violence rises. Analysts urge higher pay, training, reforms to reduce overcrowding and turnover.
Star Parker argues that Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission tests how the Constitution secures liberty for all. She contends forced speech violates religious conviction and notes Obergefell’s misread spirit while urging mutual respect and broad religious tolerance in public life.
Warren Carter of Aiken argues Southern secession was driven by slavery, not economics, citing South Carolina and Texas declarations. Stephen W. Leon of Waynesboro laments usury loan sharks and calls for Christian righteousness, sharing personal Thanksgiving reflections.
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with writer address and daytime phone for verification. Limit under 500 words, with a brief headline. Anonymous or pen name letters not allowed. editing for length libel and taste may occur. Submission via email to letters at aikenstandard com or mail to Letters to the Editor P O Box 456 Aiken SC 29801.
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