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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 2016
Page
11
Ellen Priest publishes the 1867 founded Aiken Standand with Tim O Briant as editor and Holly Ellington as news editor and audience director. Thought of the day quotes John Milton on freedom and license.
South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley proposes roughly 350 million for roadwork 300 million for education and 113 million to local governments fully funding city and county obligations for the first time since 2009. She backs a gas tax hike if paired with tax reform including lowering income tax to 5 percent and DOT reform. The plan faces criticism that tax increases are offset by income tax cuts, risking revenue shortfalls. Haley’s political standing and past actions color expectations as lawmakers review the budget in a surplus year driven by cuts and cautious forecasts.
A reader criticizes Democrats for seeking mass government control and gun restrictions. The letter argues individual initiative, self defense against terrorism, and warns against gun bans citing Hitler and other despots. It condemns policies like the New York SAFE Act and asserts arming citizens is essential.
The writer challenges a TalkBack author on veteran service, arguing the author may not have served and questioning claims about conscription. The letter claims 1970s Black youths lacked choice, notes limited retirement benefits, and urges genuine help for veterans rather than rhetoric.
Kathleen Parker discusses how Donald Trump's campaign ad links Hillary Clinton to controversial figures, arguing the tactic is dishonest yet tactically shrewd. The piece critiques perceived double standards in defending women’s rights and highlights past Clinton allies' scandals and their impact on public perception.
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with the writer s address and a daytime phone number for verification. Letters must not exceed 500 words and may be edited for length and taste. Anonymous or targeted campaign letters will not be published. email or mail submissions to the listed address.
The Aiken Standard will tally the total owed by the Palmetto State each day while fines remain to ensure the obligation is not ignored. The tally excludes weekends and holidays and notes one ton of the 12.8 tons of plutonium was due January 1, 2016.
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