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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 2016
Page
13
The Aiken Standard founded in 1867 features Ellen Priest as Publisher Tim Obriant as Editor and Director of Audience Holly Ellington as News Editor. Thought of the Day emphasizes a warning about soft-mindedness eroding civilization.
Graniteville Republican Chris Corley backs a bill to drug test adult SNAP recipients, with benefits denied on positive tests and refunds on negatives. Other proposed reforms include store-brand purchasing and sugar limit rules, but critics warn of costs, delays, and constitutional concerns.
A reader applauds the president for tackling the NRA's dark side while criticizing legislators for accepting campaign money. The letter cites vast NRA funding, calls for acknowledgment of gun violence costs, noting over 33 000 deaths and about 80 000 injuries annually with taxpayers bearing much of the expense.
Kathleen Parkers column in the Jan 8 Aiken Standard argues for designated shooters while opponents cite rights. The piece critiques Obama’s stance and suggests solutions such as portable metal detectors, armed security, and public alert posters, asserting cost and practicality concerns.
Eugene Robinson argues Trump upends both parties with instinct driven, provocative rhetoric. He saysTrump disciplineless approach energizes core supporters, challenges elite politicians, and shifts the national debate on immigration, politics and polling hopes for Iowa New Hampshire and beyond.
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters up to 500 words for publication. Include writer address and daytime phone for verification. Editorially edited for length, clarity, libel and taste. pen names and anonymous letters are not allowed. Publication discretionary. Do not associate letters with organized campaigns. email to letters@aikenstandard.com or mail to Letters to the Editor, P.O. Box 456, Aiken, SC 29801.
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