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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 2009
Page
9
Editorial lauds USC Aiken chosen to host the Peach Belt Conference men’s and women’s tournaments in 2010 and 2011. The Convocation Center’s 3600 seating and strong support from community helped secure the bid after a 2009 tournament drawing over 15 000 fans and the final drawing 3 273 spectators.
Editor notes how two pygmy sperm whales, a mother and calf, stranded near Sullivans Island and were euthanized after injuries from swallowing a large black plastic bag. The piece recalls older Navy practices of dumping trash at sea and questions the price paid for convenience.
The document lists executive and department heads for the Aiken Standard including Publisher Scott B. Hunter Editor Jeffrey B. Wallace Advertising Director Arthur T. Zappa News Director Timothy E. O Briant Production Director Phillip Yates Circulation Director Scot Newcom Business Manager Terri Cheek Managing Editor Michael W. Gibbons and Classified Advertising Manager Letitia Jefferson.
A reader defends condemning Michael Vick for dog fighting and cruelty. The writer insists animals are sentient, highlights deaths and suffering of dogs, and argues that cruelty, not murder of a human, marks Vicks offenses as grave and unacceptable to all readers.
Sylvia Davis Aiken argues against blue laws and urges allowing Sunday shopping. She says shopping earlier would not deter churchgoers and notes personal preference to visit stores after church, while remaining in church herself.
The letter argues Governor Sanford opposed the federal stimulus, claiming it shifts debt to South Carolina families and weakens state authority. It questions a claimed win for the state and says Sanford’s stance aligns with ordinary citizens opposed to a costly, long term solution.
Lester C Welch argues Obama correct to wait and see on Iran as McCain and Pence attack the process. He dismisses GOP credibility on foreign policy and rebuts household budgeting metaphors for national debt while stressing government tools exceed individual finances.
Defense Secretary Robert Gates said the United States is in a good position as reports indicate North Korea could launch its most advanced ballistic missile toward Hawaii next month. Anti missile defenses around the islands have been deployed.
Readers are invited to submit opinions on issues of concern. Send letters to the Aiken Standard Letters to the Editor, Box 456, Aiken, SC 29802 or email letters@aikenstandard.com or fax 648-6052.
The piece argues Letterman and writers crossed lines with Palin jokes fueling a partisan backlash. It notes a Gallup poll showing conservatives outnumber liberals, public anger at attacks on public figures, and calls for accountability beyond media bias and personal digressions.
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