Editorial: Gov Sanford Should Resign From Office
The piece argues Gov. Mark Sanford must resign after admitting an extramarital affair and a baffling disappearance. It weighs his tenure amid economic crisis, criticizes his communication, and urges leadership change for the state and his family.
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Letters to the Editor Raise Race, Religion and Blue Law Debates
A reader blasts Rusty DePass over a racist remark about Michelle Obama and cites National Geographic on human origins. The letter also challenges blue laws and Roger Rollins while defending Sunday shopping and family time.
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Double standard in political insults across camps
Reader argues liberals tolerate insults about political families while condemning similar remarks about conservatives. Compares Don Imus apology and removal to David Letterman jokes about Palin and her daughter, noting perceived tolerance for Obama family commentary and urging equal standards.
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Elimination of Blue Laws and Freedom of Shopping
A letter argues against blue laws and a larger government role in enforcing Sunday restrictions. The writer cites religious freedom and minority rights, noting Seventh day Adventists and concerns over limiting family time and personal liberty. Lester C. Welch files the letter from Aiken.
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Lester C. Welch
Aiken
Letters to the Editor No. Address and contact details
Readers are invited to send opinions on issues of concern to the Aiken Standard. Submit by mail to Letters to the Editor Box 456 Aiken South Carolina 29802 or by email to letters aikenstandard dot com or by fax to 6486052.
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Letter RR as a President Obama is leading toward socialism
Bill Freuler warns that President Obama is steering the United States toward socialism and destroying the free enterprise system. He argues Obama’s policies threaten the economy, GM’s fate, and welfare programs, urging readers to contact Congress to stop the approach.
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