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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 2012
Page
13
A quotation from Greek statesman Demosthenes appears in the Aiken Standard page featuring staff at the paper. The note attributes the line to Demosthenes and presents it alongside the masthead and promotional lines from the publication.
The State examines how South Carolina’s ethics system lets lawmakers police themselves. Opponents accuse Speaker Bobby Harrell of improper transfers from campaign funds to personal accounts. Critics urge moving ethics oversight from the House to the State Ethics Commission for lawmakers.
Leonard Pitts Jr. argues that Todd Akin and other male leaders cling to a dated notion of femininity that police women’s conduct. He contrasts past figures who faced gendered criticism with today’s calls for respect and equal toughness in public life.
Paul B. Parks hails the Aiken Kidney Benefit performance of The Wizard of Oz praising the talented cast Dorothy Scarecrow Tin Man and Cowardly Lion along with Glenda Wicked Witch Toto and the large supporting ensemble. He commends Bradley Watts the staff sets costumes choreography and orchestra.
A satirical piece rails at government and leadership, depicting a reckless voyage where the captain dodges responsibility and citizens are offered empty freebies. It contrasts this with a local resident praising city crews after a water main break and ends with political opinions on Obama, Iran, Syria, and Romney.
A political commentary asserts the Obama administration knew of planned terrorist attacks on Libyan embassies, failed to protect Americans despite warning signals, and misrepresented the cause as a reaction to a film. It claims the president lied to the public and cited conflicting statements by U S officials.
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with the writer’s address and daytime phone for verification. Do not exceed 300 words or publishable. Anonymous or organized-campaign letters are not published. Send to Letters to the Editor P.O. Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 or email letters aikenstandard com.
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