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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 2002
Page
25
A Pearl Bailey saying links life to ambition and love. The quote emphasizes a man needs ambition and love for his blessings to stay alive, while lacking either leads to a metaphorical death.
The editorial chastises Governor Hodges for fearmongering about Abdullah al Muhajir, formerly Jose Padilla, near the Savannah River Site. It argues about mischaracterizing terrorism, stresses a safe handling timetable for plutonium, and urges focus on the actual plutonium issue rather than near-site jailing fears.
The provided text enumerates key positions at the publication including production director circulation director systems manager and editorial roles. Names such as Timothy E. O Briant Phillip Yates Deborah Dyches J. David Boyd Letitia Jefferson appear alongside these roles, indicating a leadership and operational roster.
Dennis Avery cites Gates Foundation funding and global micronutrient programs to aid women and children in poor nations. He defends fortified foods against Frances Moore Lappe who argues for kitchen gardens and diet shifts. The piece highlights vitamins D iodine iron B12 calcium A and folic acid and notes US and international support from USAID CIDA and the Rockefeller Foundation.
ERR Shipp argues post 9 11 security measures threaten civil liberties and risk ethnic profiling. He cautions against sweeping non citizen restrictions, cautions about reliance on fear, and warns of potential domestic spying nostalgia. He urges balanced safeguards with immigrant rights and civil-liberties protections.
A letter from a driver stranded on I-2 near Exit 11 thanks Mary Ann Mellor tourism director for arranging help. Two men from A D T Co and Johnson Motor Co. lent aid with a tow and ride to a repair shop. The author praises the kindness and hopes the trip home to Charlotte was safe.
Bull Bengtson questions the Aiken Depot initiative arguing the city risks a costly, unsupported project. He notes municipal funding promises, uncertain maintenance costs, and reliance on Friends fundraising amid possible federal grants that could cover most costs. He urges pursuing federal funds to revive downtown growth.
The Aiken Standard invites Letters to the Editor. Writers must include signature, mailing address, and daytime and home phone numbers for verification. Letters may be edited or condensed. Address to Letters to the Editor, Aiken Standard, PO Box 456, Aiken SC 29802. Email swallace@aikenstandard.com or fax 803-648-6052.
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