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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 2012
Page
13
The Aiken Standard shows Scott B. Hunter as Publisher with Timothy E. O Briant as Executive Editor and Michael W. Gibbons as Managing Editor along with Terri Cheek and Laura Tiedman in key roles and a delivery stat line for Letitia Jefferson in the advertising and classifieds divisions.
Editorial argues for transparent agendas and advance public notice. It cites a South Carolina ruling limiting secret decisions and stresses the need for citizens to hear topics like landfills or large budget requests. The piece questions public speaker notification and upholds information laws as safeguards.
A columnist argues Reagan’s economic approach contrasts with Obama’s. He notes Reagan cut top tax rates from 70 to 28 percent and added few federal workers, while Obama’s tenure has seen rising spending and about 130 thousand new federal employees. The piece warns of higher taxes on the wealthy and contemplates a Romney appeal to Reagan’s legacy.
A garbled OCR style passage presents quotes from John Weaver and Mitt Romney about tax releases, and mentions an autopsy, a pedophile on campus, minority rights, Kim Jong Un officials, and a breakup. The text blends political figures, statements, and events with unclear context and erroneous phrasing.
Timothy Monroe Bledsoe of North Augusta criticizes President Obama for blaming business creation on government. He calls government hurdles endless and argues voters will punish the administration in November. He condemns taxes, welfare, and high public salaries, urging a return of taxpayer control.
A reader muses on whether political ads influence voters amid Romney Obama clashes. The piece critiques Romney's Bain ties and Massachusetts record while noting Obama attacks. It mentions Palin Pitts and Tea Party currents, states’ rights, Obamacare, and southern reaction to Romney.
A reader argues that state, county, local and school administrators earn salaries tens of thousands above the governor, calling it a waste of taxpayer dollars and a driver of rising taxes. The piece contrasts public employee pay with private sector market forces and notes limited citizen control over employer wages.
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with the writer’s address and a daytime phone. Limit 300 words. edits for length clarity libel and taste may occur. No pen names or anonymity. publication discretionary. Send to Letters to the Editor PO Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 or letters aikenstandard.com.
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