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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 2009
Page
13
Aiken readers are advised to travel to Augusta for fireworks as Aiken has not hosted a Fourth of July display for years due to cost and fiscal prudence. The piece acknowledges support for future shows but argues local governments should prioritize spending elsewhere while welcoming a future return if a sponsor steps up.
Former Chrysler chief Lee Iacocca blasts government oversight as GM and Chrysler plan to close hundreds of dealerships. Chrysler aims to cut about 800, GM about 1,280 by Oct 2010, leaving thousands of outlets to weather sales declines while executives, dealers, and courts decide compensation and terms.
A reader calls for switching parties to excuse an indiscretion and denounces perceived liberal bias at the Aiken Standard. The letter argues against resignation for Paul Olney, urging respect for his family and consistency toward conservatives, and hopes the paper rises above discredit.
A reader denounces a climate control bill as a massive con that will expand federal power and taxes. The note accuses lawmakers of rushing a near thousand page measure, warns of higher utility costs, job losses, and misallocated funds, and urges contacting senators to stop it.
A reader argues Gov. Sanford should resign for dishonest acts, insisting that dishonest leadership cannot be tolerated. The letter laments majority tolerance but maintains the call for resignation.
A reader denounces the Aiken Standard for a sensational headline about Gov. Sanford and his family, arguing the press targets families and politics with greed, calling for decency and urging support for Sanford to finish his term.
A reader rebuts a letter by urging use of the Bible with humility and warns against judging others. The message emphasizes that being heterosexual is not a commandment, homosexuality is not repeatedly condemned, and salvation is personal between each individual and God.
Readers are invited to send opinions on issues of concern to the Aiken Standard. Submissions can be mailed to Letters to the Editor Box 456 Aiken South Carolina 29802 or sent by e mail to letters aikenstandard com or by fax to 648 6052.
Pam Powers argues against blue laws and legislated morality, urging freedom to worship or not and individual choice in moral matters. She cites Israel and Saudi Arabia as examples and questions Sunday worship mandates affecting workers and shopping centers.
John Brecht, chairman of the Aiken County Democratic Party, says the Sanford affair shows no party has monopoly on family values. The letter criticizes Brecht for making a political comment amid the controversy and contrasts with other reactions printed in the Aiken Standard.
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