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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 2013
Page
13
The Aiken Standard lists key personnel including Publisher Scott B. Hunter, Executive Editor Melissa Hanna, Advertising Director Dee Taylor, and other leadership positions such as Terri Cheek Business Manager Laura Tiedman Circulation Manager Letitia Jefferson and Classified Advertising Manager Ronnie Butler.
Viscountess Astor, born in the United States and later a prominent English politician, reflects on how success can invite indifference from those who once dismissed her. Her quote underscores social irony in public life.
A mix of letters argues about Obama and Israel policy shifts with Netanyahu and Turkey, Syria's chemical threat and Iran, then shifts to praise for Dogwood Stables in Aiken and critiques of school board tax deals. Ed Snowden and Patriot Act raise civil liberties questions. Ted Eno urges election focus on education over development.
Kathleen Parker argues the ACA curbs conscience protections and expands tax enforcement. She criticizes the IRS for tanning tax rules and broader ACA provisions, warning of thousands more agents, revised religious status standards, and higher government control over health care and personal beliefs.
The piece argues the NSA operates under secret judicial and legislative oversight, condemns secrecy around Patriot Act interpretations, and urges release of the government’s secret Section 215 interpretation. It calls for public accountability, whistleblower inquiry, and an informed debate with equal regard for democratic values. Hector Villagra of the ACLU of Southern California is cited.
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