Thought of the Day by Epicharmus in Aiken Standard
The publisher and editors present Epicharmus thought of the day. A Sicilian Greek comic poet’s line urges wisdom before action, a pithy note in the newspaper’s daily feature.
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 2017
Page
11
The publisher and editors present Epicharmus thought of the day. A Sicilian Greek comic poet’s line urges wisdom before action, a pithy note in the newspaper’s daily feature.
South Carolina moves to standardize harassment policies across agencies as national conversations prompt reform. Senate leaders, led by Hugh Leatherman, pursue a robust policy before January, while House members and Speaker Jay Lucas have already begun strengthening anti harassment rules and training.
Column honors bold watchdogs and muckraking activists across media and politics. TerriLaPoint Luke Rosiak Kimberly Corban Obianuju Ekeocha Brian Bates Michael Morisy Mitchell Kotler Tom Fitton and MuckRock are profiled for investigative work and advocacy defending liberties and accountability.
Ronald L. Feller of Aiken urges a return to Jeffersonian voting principles to ensure wiser leadership. He argues current voting confuses rights with privileges and calls for a shift toward selecting wiser leaders through established systems, echoing Eisenhower and Jefferson.
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with the writer’s address and daytime phone for verification. Do not exceed 500 words and include a brief headline. Publication is discretionary. 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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