Party themes spark debate on culture and rights in Aiken
Letter writers discuss a Clemson University themed party and its use of Dr King imagery, class and race, consumer culture, and calls for enforcement of parking and handicapped access in Aiken. They compare past local protests to current issues and debate smokers rights versus non-smokers rights in public spaces.
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Aren’t there more important issues for antismoking activists
A reader argues that focus should shift to affordable health care, rising health costs, drug prices, and other national problems rather than anti smoking efforts and secondhand smoke science. The comment questions prioritization and suggests real policy fixes.
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Anna Nicole Smith Death Coverage Praised by Reader
A reader commends Smith coverage of Anna Nicole Smith death noting appropriate placement and thorough but not sensational front page treatment. The reader contrasts with the state paper and appreciates clear public information.
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Anna Nicole ‘Smith
Kind thanks for Ronald Barton kindness at Clearwater KFC
A teacher thanks Ronald Barton for paying lunches for students at Paul Knox Middle on February 9 in Clearwater. The note praises kind, caring people and questions new public safety and health debates while reflecting on past health scares.
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Ronald Barton
Clearwater Kfc
Paul Knox Middle
Barton
Garbage rate complaints over fairness of charges
Citizens question why higher users of waste services do not bear the largest share of the rate increase. Community members argue pricing should reflect usage and seek audit of municipal billing.
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