Editorial Legislation Fails Again on DUI Laws
A letter to the Aiken Standard argues South Carolina DUI laws are too lax and unlikely to be updated in the General Assembly. It urges Gov. Mark Sanford and local legislators to press for tougher penalties to protect motorists, citing 500-plus SC families losing someone to drunken driving yearly.
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Aiken Standard publisher Ellen Priest departs for Summerville job
Ellen Priest, longtime business manager of the Aiken Standard for 19 years, leaves this afternoon to become publisher of papers in Summerville Goose Creek and Moncks Corner under Evening Post Publishing. Stephen A Bailey will replace her, moving from Salisbury NC.
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U S. Immigrant Critique and Security Allegations
A reader letter denounces Homeland Security and U S border policy, claiming widespread illegal immigration and bioterror risk. It argues the Bush administration and Congress fail to stop crossings and asserts a 12 to 20 million illegal immigrant figure and plans to turn the Southwest toward Mexico, urging stronger protection and testing.
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Letters Storm Over Amnesty Bid in Bush Era Debate
Readers attack a bipartisan push for amnesty in a Bush era debate. They accuse senators of selling out to business and warn of demographic change. Senator DeMint is praised for opposing legalization as callers urge House action against perceived national decline.
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Study candidates choose best one
Editorial urges voters to evaluate presidential hopefuls thoughtfully by asking who, what, when, where, why, and how. Emphasizes discussion over shouting, weighing agendas, and selecting leaders with integrity for America’s future.
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Clinton quote on choosing jail and Hilton to check into LA County
Clinton says he had a choice to go to a pay jail but declined to be portrayed differently by the media and chose to go to county jail to prove he would be treated like everyone else. Heiress Paris Hilton prepared to check into a Los Angeles County jail.
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Letter writing guidelines for readers in Aiken Standard
Readers are invited to send opinions about issues of concern. Letters should be 200 words or less and may be edited. Send to Letters to the Editor Aiken Standard Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 or via letters at akenstandard.com or fax 6486052.
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Senator Graham urged to rethink immigration stance
Letter writer urges Sen. Lindsey Graham to reconsider support for an immigration amnesty bill. He argues existing laws suffice and a failure to enforce them endangers border security. The author criticizes compromise with liberal figures and calls for strong action, warning the country’s future may depend on Graham’s decision.
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Our country at a crossroads amid partisan accusations
A political letter accuses liberal media of keeping South Carolinians in the dark as it denounces Sen. Lindsey Graham for addressing the National Council of La Raza. The text claims the group is racist, Marxist linked to La Raza Unida, and funded to push a separate Chicano republic with large federal grants. It calls for impeachment and removal of Graham.
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