Editorial Feud Hurts South Carolina Citizens
The standoff between Governor Sanford and the Legislature over stimulus money has escalated to a national issue with a federal lawsuit. The just-passed budget hangs in the balance as courts may decide on the disbursal of 350 million dollars for education and law enforcement. Citizens rely on state services amid this conflict.
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South Carolina
Mark Sanford
Gov. Sanford
S.C
S.C. Supreme Court
Honoring Our County’s Retiring Teachers
An editor’s note salutes a group of the county’s retiring teachers recognized for lifelong service. The writer reflects on familiar names, their impact on students, and the ongoing value of educators who foster interest, critique, and future contribution through volunteering in education.
Publisher and staff listed for Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard credits Scott B. Hunter as publisher and Scott Newcom as circulation director while Terri Cheek serves as business manager. The notice outlines staff roles and contact handles for the publication.
Principal Russell Gunter Transfer Highlighted in Letter
An eighth grade teacher celebrates Russell Gunter's decade long service at LBC Middle School praising his character leadership and care for students staff and families. The note confirms his transfer to Byrd Elementary School as principal next year.
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James Russell Gunter
LBC Middle School
Russell Gunter
United Way
Gunter
LBC
Tammy Smith
Byrd Elementary School
Torture memos and questioning in waterboarding debate
Writer rebuts Teresa Harper over waterboarding and enhanced interrogations. Cites declassified memos, DNI statements, and Pelosi briefings to argue Democrats knew of interrogations and did not ban them. Questions media silence on Congressional Democrats’ knowledge.
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Teresa Harper
Ms. Harper
Washington Post
KSM
Riduan bin Isamuddin
Hambali
Guraba
Jemmah Islamiyah
Harper
Obama
DNI
Congress
Eric Holder
Judiciary Committee
Clinton
Holder
Nancy Pelosi
Pelosi
CIA
New York Times
Congressional Democrats
Thanking Ron Cook and Satcher Ford Service Team
A customer from Graniteville praises Ron Cook and his service team at Satcher Ford for extensive efforts to diagnose and fix a slipping 2007 Ford F150, despite the truck being purchased elsewhere. He commends their kindness, patience, and commitment.
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Ron Cook
Waynesboro
Ron
Satcher Ford
Robert Powell
Graniteville
Public plea for accountability on torture in U S policy
A letter argues waterboarding and harsh prison tactics are torture and calls for prosecution for senior officials, including Bush and Cheney, while demanding pardons for low level personnel and a full independent investigation to weigh intelligence gains against moral and national harm. It criticizes the failure to hold higher officials accountable and urges reform.
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CIA
Jay Bybee
Bush
Cheney
Rumsfeld
Abu Ghraib
White House
Pentagon
Geoffrey Miller
Gitmo
Gitmo-Ize
Congress
Miller
George W. Bush
Letters to the Editor Information Change
Readers are invited to send opinions on issues of concern to the Letters to the Editor section. Submit letters by mail to 456 Aiken SC 29802 or via email to letters aikenstandard com or fax to 648 6052.
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Aiken
Aiken, S.C
Aikenstandard
S.C
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