Editorial Board Thinks About It Quote by John Tyndall
The Aiken Standard editorial features Ellen Priest publisher Tim O Briant editor and audience director Michael Ulmer editorial page editor reflecting on a quote from John Tyndall. They argue that ignoring facts due to its unpalatable nature is both fatal and cowardly. The piece invites readers to confront uncomfortable truths.
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Tim O’briant
Michael Ulmer
Obama Xi pledge cyber norms but skeptics remain
President Obama and Xi Jinping announced a pledge that China would not knowingly support cybertheft and would follow norms in cyberspace. Yet critics note cyberattacks have grown since 2013 and warn the United States should stay wary until actions match words.
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Barack Obama
China
Xi Jinping
Obama
Rose Garden
California
Seattle
Boeing
Microsoft
Starbucks
U.S
Decreased trust grows as auto scandals mount
The piece surveys recalls and penalties across Toyota GM and Volkswagen. It notes Toyota paid 1.2 billion in 2014 for hidden safety defects causing sudden acceleration, GM 900 million for defective ignition switches linked to 100 plus deaths, and VW facing 11 million affected cars and potential fines up to 18 billion while recalling 482,000 in the US. It questions consumer trust amid CEO apologies and regulatory probes.
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Toyota
Volkswagen
Justice Department
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Martin Winterkorn
Germany
U.S
EPA
California Air Resources Board
Michael Horn
New York
Winterkorn
Gem Lakes road issues echo in Aiken City Council race
Reggie Ebner recalls 2007 concerns over Gem Lakes roads not yet accepted by the City. He cites standards from the City Design Criteria, testing requirements, and repeated failures as development continued. Ebner argues for proper jurisdiction, funding, and a durable solution beyond patching.
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Aiken
Gem Lakes
City of Aiken
Aiken County
S.C
Chukker Creek
Foxhaven
Deodora
Councilman Ebner Calls for Road Repair Oversight
A letter to the editor criticizes the Aiken standard’s take on Gem Lakes roads. Jim Wetzel urges council to ensure long life standards, identify who pays, and argues developers should bear repair costs rather than taxpayers.
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Gem Lakes
Reggie Ebner
Ebner
Jim Wetzel
Aiken
Aiken Standard Seeks Signed Letters to the Editor
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with the writer’s address and a daytime phone number. Letters must be under 500 words and may be edited for length clarity libel and taste. Anonymous or organized campaign letters will not be published.
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Aiken
P.O. Box
Aikenstandard
Michael Ulmer
Mulmer
Aikenstandard.com
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