Is it Christian to root for Dylann Roof's death
John L. Micek argues the death penalty for Dylann Roof raises a moral dilemma. He notes Roof’s guilt for the Emanuel AME Church massacre and contrasts mercy with state execution, weighing justice, deterrence, and forgiveness.
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Dylann Roof
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Susie Jackson
Aiken Standard Team and Founding Note
The Aiken Standard lists its founding year as 1867 with publishers and editors named Rhonda Overbey as Publisher, Michael Smith as Executive Editor, and Holly Kemp as News Editor. Thought of the Day by Richard Adams is included.
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Holly Kemp
Editorial: North Augusta Referendum Question on Project Jackson
The February primary ballot includes a non binding advisory referendum asking if public funds should fund a minor league stadium without voter approval. The column argues the question misleads voters, notes Project Jackson’s long public process, court rulings in its favor, and cautions against treating the election as a referendum while highlighting open meeting lapses and funding concerns.
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Letters to the Editor at Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters up to 500 words with a daytime phone number and writer address for publication. Include a brief headline. Anonymous or organized-campaign letters may be rejected. Email to letters@aikenstandard.com or mail to Letters to the Editor, P.O. Box 456, Aiken, SC 29801.
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Columnist asks which Republicans will push back against Trump
Columnist Eugene Robinson argues many GOP leaders may be forced to align with Donald Trump as he travels the victory tour. He cites Trump’s promises on the wall, tariffs, infrastructure, tax cuts, and ACA repeal, plus foreign policy shifts toward Russia and Syria.
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