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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 2015
Page
11
The Aiken Standard presents a reflective editorial snippet featuring Ellen Priest publisher Tim O Briant editor and director of audience Michael Ulmer editorial page editor. It cites Louis Pasteur saying do not let yourself be tainted with a barren skepticism.
Calls grow for tougher rules as GM pays 900 million to settle ignition switch deaths and VW faces possible 18 billion fines for defeat devices. EPA says nearly 500000 vehicles cheated emissions tests while prosecutions resist charging executives. three senators push a bill to hold leaders criminally liable for willful safety violations.
In Irving Texas a 14 year old student Ahmed M hamed was marched from his classroom handcuffed after authorities mistook his self built clock for a bomb device. Critics question whether ethnicity faith or name influenced the response while calling for accountability and an apology.
In Aiken the mayoral contest between Lessie Price and Rick Osbon centers on turnout. The piece notes a 60/40 GOP lean in city elections, recent history from 2013, and the dynamics of an off year race with potential 15 to 20 percent turnout. Osbon counters with outsider appeal and opposition to the hospitality tax. Price campaigns on experience and business connections.
Erieka Collins writes from Aiken praising Lessie Price for maintaining town charm while promoting economic development, education, and elder care. The letter highlights Price's four quarter hospitality tax stance and her 28 years on City Council guiding employment and community priorities.
The Aiken Standard accepts signed letters up to 500 words with the writer’s address and phone number for verification. Anonymous or organized campaign letters are not published. Submissions may be edited for length clarity and taste and sent to P O Box 456 or email.
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