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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 2008
Page
15
The Aiken Chamber of Commerce marks the 32nd annual Aiken's Makin craft fair. Crafters display wares in downtown parks and palm-shaded parkways along Park Avenue drawing thousands for two food courts and vendor booths amid downtown traffic.
The writer argues Obama chose a running mate for the good of America while McCain picked to improve his own chances. The author questions whether Biden or Palin would handle the launch button, and criticizes McCain as a diminished political figure. The letter is signed Lester C. Welch from Aiken.
The reader blasts Ralph Disibio for an elitist critique of Sarah Palin and Barack Obama. He credits Palin with integrity and experience, argues Washington and Chicago corruption colors the race, and contends Obama’s ties to Kenyan groups and Chicago connections raise concerns.
Aiken Standard announces leadership roles with Advertising Director Arthur T. Zappa and News Director Timothy E. O Briant named as key editors. The announcement outlines responsibilities across advertising strategy and newsroom management.
A terse entry records that an artist won second prize in a beauty contest and notes a collect vice presidency, indicating a ceremonial or honorary distinction linked to the event.
Aiken writer Bonnie Alba reviews the documentary 1.0.U.S.A. arguing the looming national debt threatens future generations. Peter G Peterson Foundation's David Walker warns that unfunded liabilities exceed 53 trillion dollars and Congress must enforce budget discipline to restore fiscal responsibility.
Rudy Giuliani, former New York mayor during the 9/11 era, stated that Barack Obama is the least experienced candidate for president in at least a hundred years and that Obama has never led anything. The remark framed Obama as unqualified.
Tomorrow Millbrook Elementary School fifth grader Han nah Riker writes about what the price of freedom means to her, exploring values of liberty, equality, and opportunity through a student perspective.
Readers are invited to submit opinions on issues of concern. Letters should be 200 words or fewer and may be edited. Send to Letters to the Editor at Aiken Standard, Box 456, Aiken, SC 29802 or via email or fax.
A reader argues that Americans undergo many tests from schooling to licensing and asks why the presidency lacks formal mental or qualification tests. The letter voices concerns about Barack Obama and John McCain, urges voter discernment, and quotes Aaron Russo on civic independence.
A reader commends Cpl Carter for calm handling during a pursuit and defends police efforts to stop violators. The writer laments a death from drinking and driving, urges harsher penalties, and thanks law enforcement for keeping families safe.
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