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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 20, 2014
Page
13
Aiken Standard outlines its editorial board including Publisher O Bria nt Audience Development Direct Melissa Hanna Executive Editor Michael Ulmer and Editor Think About It emphasizing collective responsibility for community discourse.
An editorial denounces the South Carolina Senate plan to raise legislators pay from 12000 to 24000, arguing the change is rushed and lacks public engagement. It urges waiting until after elections, cites potential effects on diversity, and notes mixed votes by Sens. Massey Young Setzler.
A reader rebuttal critiques the Aiken Standard gun debate editorial as biased and misleading. The letter cites misused polling and argues for rights over opinion, and urges a psychiatric commitment policy. A community note thanks sponsors for the Aiken Golf Classic raising funds for the American Cancer Society. A second letter endorses Camille Furigule for County Council, praising her experience and leadership and urging votes in the June 10 primary.
The Aiken Standards will not publish letters related to the June 10 primary after June 1. The paper aims to run all letters before election day and will reject submissions tied to organized campaigns or coordinated efforts. Letters should be mailed to Leters to the Editor PO Box 486 Aiken SC or emailed to letters aikenstandard.com.
In a column by Anthony J. Distefano the piece argues 2014 elections demand reflection on constitutional aims and government effectiveness. It discusses gridlock, partisan obstruction, media bias, and widening wealth gaps, urging reform to restore trust and promote justice and equality.
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