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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 2002
Page
11
A pithy reflection attributed to Pliny the Elder notes that nothing is truly certain and that human pretensions and vulnerabilities make certainty a pitiable yet presumptuous illusion about our place in the world.
The Aiken Standard editorial argues Tuesday is vital for democracy and urges all registered voters to educate themselves about candidates. It lists endorsements for governor treasurer superintendent of education and local and state races, plus a local ballot question on Sunday alcohol sales. The piece emphasizes making informed choices and ensuring one’s voice is heard at the polls.
Ellen C Pri is named managing realtor at the Aiken firm. Timothy E O Briant is production director and Phillip Yates is Scottish Newcom. The advertisement director bits and pieces reflect a leadership shuffle within the company. Existing staff remain in place as the firm reorganizes to expand services.
The letter argues that President Bush’s selective war on terrorism draws global scrutiny even among supporters. It equates terrorism with attacks on unarmed civilians and warns against land mining, citing Jewish friends who disapprove of Israel’s actions and Sheraf’s treatment of Palestinians. The writer calls for broader world support and opposes expanding war to include land mines.
The text demands decisive White House action over INS release practices that let illegal aliens, including sniper Lee Malvo, escape detention and later commit brutal crimes. It recalls a 2001 Senate hearing where Senators Levin and Collins pressed INS officials on release without bonds or background checks and the lack of enforcement to locate no-shows.
Aiken Standard plans a Dec 1 tribute section for Strom Thurmond marking his 100th birthday. Readers are invited to share stories and reflections, with instructions on Page 2A, while staff recount personal recollections of Thurmond’s long public career and community involvement.
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