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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 2000
Page
7
A reflective quote from Earl Warren notes that the sports page highlights people's accomplishments, contrasting with the front page’s focus on failures. It emphasizes the sports section as a record of success and achievement in athletics.
The piece argues the Florida jury verdict against tobacco firms challenges democratic choice to allow smoking. It notes $144.8 billion punitive damages plus $12.7 billion actual damages, compares with historic awards, and discusses appeals, state and federal lawsuits, and the broader implications for democracy and personal choice amid tobacco policy. It frames industry conduct as undisputedly harmful yet emphasizes individual choice and government subsidies.
North Augusta hosts the Peach Jam a major summer basketball tournament drawing leading high school players and many top college coaches. The event showcases future NCAA stars as locals cheer and welcome teams and officials.
Readers debate evolution versus creation, critiquing atheistic views and defending biblical creation. The letters touch on SLED investigations at Benedict College, concerns about media leaks, energy use from air conditioning, and the coexistence of faith with scientific theory. Victor Reilly of Aiken adds support for evolution and a creator-guided biosphere.
The Aiken Standard invites brief letters to the editor with signature and full contact details. Include a mailing address and daytime phone, with verification possible. Letters may be edited or condensed, and should be addressed to Letters to the Editor at the newspaper or sent by email or fax to the provided contact points.
Former Senator Bradley formally endorses Al Gore, praising his grasp of technological change and vowing to campaign for Democrats. He notes past primary tensions with Gore but supports Gore as the liberal standard bearer while weighing further appearances and a possible post election private sector role.
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