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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 2014
Page
12
Editorial notes quote former president Harry S. Truman urging focus on living minds over chroniclers. Public figures mentioned include Ellen Priest Tim O Briant Melissa Hanna and Michael Ulmer as staff at the Aiken Standard. The piece frames reflection on historical study and authorial perspective.
The S C Senate ended its session with a heated four hour filibuster by Kevin Bryant over a one cent sales tax for Aiken County schools. Tom Young's bill passed, enabling a November voter referendum to fund aging facilities. Ethics reform stalled with a weak bill and no independent oversight. Hugh Leatherman’s ascension to president pro tem drew criticism for concentrating power in Columbia.
The column notes that Stanford Dartmouth Marquette and others shed Indian nicknames amid Native American complaints and argues the Redskins name should be renamed. It reports the USPTO canceled the team trademark for disparaging imagery and argues the ruling conflicts with First Amendment protections for commercial speech.
A reader challenges claims by McCain and some GOP leaders on Bergdahl and cites Obama signing a law requiring 30 days notice before prisoner releases. The letter defends Bergdahl's return, criticizes Obama for signing statements, links to Cloward Piven and Khrushchev quotes, and urges vigilance and involvement.
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